I just got done reading JD Lasica’s Darknet.
JD, who is known to videobloggers as the co-founder of OurMedia, is also an accomplished journalist.
In the book, he describes the challenges we face moving into a world where all information is able to flow seamlessly.
Much of it has to do with the laws that are being pushed by traditional media afraid of this new world.
Longer and longer copyrights, hardware that comes with anti-piracy built-in, tougher laws for file sharers. He does a great job explaining technical and legal arguments through personal stories.
The idea is this: flowing digital information is a reality. If companies continue creating walled gardens and make what people do illegal…then the "Darknet" will continue to grow….and more and more people become "criminals".
So go and buy the book. Remember reading books made of paper?
You read the whole book?
Maybe you should videoblog yourself reading each chapter (out loud).
Hey man, I’ve been seeing you in many Vlogs and saw a 14 minute one yesterday from 2004.I feel like an internet timetraveler and feel soooo geeked out when “THERE”S LIKE SUPER CROSSOVER VLOGGERS IN EACHOTHERS VLOG!” (like comicbooks)
I just want to say that I’m eccstatic by what you are up to creativly, involved with technically, and contributing plus sharing. I’m greatful that a person of your character,intellect, personality, & wit exists. I’m tuned into your vlog and if I can be of any assistance I am available from now and into the future.
My infinite thoughts of encouragement are with you.
i am watching, I am learning, I am VLoging to be involved.
~juancarlos gonzalez aka mrmultiple2
Thanks!
Yeah, this afternoon I am going to try and take care of the FireANT thing…
Thanks for your comment!
nathan miller
Have noted a trend of everyday folks becoming criminals because of simple things they do, like smoking pot or drinking and driving, or sharing files. What does it mean when lots of normal folks are petty criminals? Does J.D. answer that question?
Drinking and driving is serious, not petty.
Jan, yes, the book goes into some detail about how unreasonable laws are turning millions of us into digital felons. You can read extended excerpts from the book at Darknet.com.