Liberationtech: How the Next Generation Diaspora* Should Be Built to Help High-Risk Activists
An online privacy activist recently asked me: Suppose you were to build the next-generation Diaspora* — i.e., a secure, private, and decentralized social network — how would you go about it?
The question is an important one, especially considering that many projects preceded Diaspora*…
Hey Girl…
Ed note: We love the “Hey Girl. I love museums” meme. Ever wonder how one gets started? Our article on what defines a meme.
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Today’s MUST HEAR radio: StoryCorps
Dennis Apple and his wife Buelah came to StoryCorps to talk about their son, Denny. Nearly 21 years ago, Denny came down with mononucleosis. Before going to bed one night, he took some medicine, and talked about where he wanted to sleep.
Hey Girl…
Ed note: We love the “Hey Girl. I love museums” meme. Ever wonder how one gets started? Our article on what defines a meme.
John Goneere Sentenced to the Pillory for Perjury!!!
This is just soooo embarrassing for Maryland.
John Goneere of the Maryland Colony has been convicted of lying under oath.
His punishment is:
“Nayled by both eares to the pillory 3 nailes in each eare and the nailes to be slitt out, and whipped 20 good lashes.”
And he thinks having nails pounded in his ears will hurt, just wait until he meets the wrath of God!!! He’ll be begging for nails!!
HA!
The Inspirational Revival of Letterpress
A short film about letterpress and one of the few remaining movable-type printing workshops in the UK, situated at Plymouth University, featuring Paul Collier. plymouth.ac.uk
