Once upon a time, capital goods were just the manufactured means of production. Robinson Crusoe’s salvaged fishing gear, a farmer’s plough, and a smith’s furnace … Our New Cloud-based Ruling ClassRead more
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The global digital divide is reminiscent of colonialism
Colonialism in the digital era does not require armies, weapons and ships, argues Dhwani Goel (LSE). All you need is a tech giant that has … The global digital divide is reminiscent of colonialismRead more
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China’s oldest water pipes were a communal effort
A system of ancient ceramic water pipes, the oldest ever unearthed in China, shows that neolithic people were capable of complex engineering feats without the … China’s oldest water pipes were a communal effortRead more
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Closing web browser windows doesn’t close connections
Months ago I noticed something strange in the Little Snitch Network Monitor: Safari was still connecting to web sites after every window had been closed. … Closing web browser windows doesn’t close connectionsRead more
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Silicon Valley and the new capitalism
https://mf.b37mrtl.ru/files/2018.11/5bde9488dda4c8ac298b45f9.mp4 Richard Walker On Contact
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Advanced CIA firmware has been infecting Wi-Fi routers for years
Home routers from 10 manufacturers, including Linksys, DLink, and Belkin, can be turned into covert listening posts that allow the Central Intelligence Agency to monitor … Advanced CIA firmware has been infecting Wi-Fi routers for yearsRead more
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Leaked NSA Malware Is Helping Hijack Computers Around the World
In mid-April, an arsenal of powerful software tools apparently designed by the NSA to infect and control Windows computers was leaked by an entity known … Leaked NSA Malware Is Helping Hijack Computers Around the WorldRead more
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The Surveillance Industry Is Killing Democracy
India is rapidly digitising. There are good things and bad, speed-bumps on the way and caveats to be mindful of. The weekly column Terminal focuses … The Surveillance Industry Is Killing DemocracyRead more