Category Archives: Internet Philosophy

This section contains posts that chart or comment upon the Internet as a medium. How does it affect our lives, our societies, our cultures and our politics? What are the trends that shape the technology? What are the fundamental differences between The Net and other means of communication.

On Passwords and Privacy

Posted on 15 December 2010 by Robert

The popular Gawker/Lifehacker network was hacked this week, compromising tens of thousands of passwords. This news provides an excuse for a couple of paragraphs of boastful geekery in the fascinating area of password management. Continue reading →

Posted in Internet Philosophy | 2 Comments

The Seams of Our Society Are Exposed Tonight

Posted on 9 December 2010 by Robert

We live in interesting times. As I write there are protesters kettled by police on Westminster Bridge, and burning portaloos in Parliament Square. The army are deployed in Edinburgh, clearing the effects of the worst snow for 40 years. Meanwhile, … Continue reading →

Posted in Edinburgh, Internet Philosophy, London, Politics | 3 Comments

Wikileaks is More Than Assange

Posted on 8 December 2010 by Robert

Let us assert one thing right now: the personal exploits of Julian Assange tell us nothing about the morality of the Wikileaks project and it’s recent #Cablegate actions. Continue reading →

Posted in Human Rights, Internet Philosophy, Liberal Conspiracy | Leave a comment

#ImWikileaks

Posted on 6 December 2010 by Robert

WikiLeaks new internet address. Continue reading →

Posted in Internet Philosophy, Media, Politics | Leave a comment

Wikileaks and the Long Game of Political Change

Posted on 1 December 2010 by Robert

I have probably said before on this blog how delightful it is when someone else makes the point you want to make, only better, so you don’t have to.  There is scant need for me to write much on the … Continue reading →

Posted in Internet Philosophy, Politics | 2 Comments

The Internet is A Really Nice Place

Posted on 15 November 2010 by Robert

In the Independent, Yasmin Alibhai-Brown writes on the delights that post-colonials bring to the English language, and laments the decline of language and civility online: The future looks bright then, until you notice those who use new technology without due … Continue reading →

Posted in Human Rights, Index on Censorship, Internet Philosophy, Political Correctness, UK | 1 Comment

Geeks on the March

Posted on 27 October 2010 by Robert

These people would hate to be compared to the religious Right in the USA… but in their dedication to their cause, and their belief that their engagement can actually cause change, I percieve more than a passing similarity. Continue reading →

Posted in Human Rights, Internet Philosophy, Law and Order, Politics, Religion | Leave a comment

Ebenezer and the Salvation of Debbie Draupati

Posted on 14 October 2010 by Robert

My election day story about a blogger and some supernatural goings on received mixed reviews.  Some saw it as failed satire, while others enjoyed the ambiguity.  It features a character I had previously put at the centre of a couple … Continue reading →

Posted in India, Internet Philosophy | 1 Comment

Crowdsourcing Clegg Commentary

Posted on 21 September 2010 by Robert

It is surprising how often the act of yeilding some control of your content to The Cloud or The Rabble yeilds something true and pleasing Continue reading →

Posted in Diary, Internet Philosophy, Liberal Democrats, Literature, UK | 3 Comments

Disconnect

Posted on 8 September 2010 by Robert

This week I’ve read a couple of articles that discuss the ennui of the Internet age. Continue reading →

Posted in Art and Cultures, Internet Philosophy | Leave a comment