February 18, 2003
MarkBernstein.org
 

Optimism

An optimistic, but plausible, view of how we could take back the Internet from Aaron Swartz: the wireless future.

On the other hand, it seems just as likely that in another few years, they'll make unlicensed wireless operation a felony, claiming it necessary to prevent international terrorists from conspiring to undermine The American Way.

Still, it might work, and the world would be better if it did. The Republicans, the phone companies, the military, and the media companies will all be against us. Can we win? Maybe....