Words fail... ----- Forwarded message from "R.A. Hettinga" <rah@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> ----- From: "R.A. Hettinga" <rah@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> To: cypherpunks@xxxxxxxxxxxx, cryptography@xxxxxxxxxxxx Date: Mon, 7 Nov 2005 14:44:48 -0500 Subject: [Clips] The "Other" Ester: Anonymity-- Here Today, Gone Tomorrow --- begin forwarded text Delivered-To: clips@xxxxxxxxxxxx Date: Mon, 7 Nov 2005 14:43:46 -0500 To: Philodox Clips List <clips@xxxxxxxxxxxx> From: "R.A. Hettinga" <rah@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> Subject: [Clips] The "Other" Ester: Anonymity-- Here Today, Gone Tomorrow Reply-To: rah@xxxxxxxxxxxx Sender: clips-bounces@xxxxxxxxxxxx <http://www.release1-0.com/freshproduce/article.cfm?serialnum=FRP200511042301> Anonymity: Here Today, Gone Tomorrow Esther Dyson It's ironic that the Web once seemed to promise individuals new opportunities to explore the world without showing their face. Instead, it is turning out to be a powerful force against anonymity. Most information about people's online actions is traceable - if someone with resources cares to go to the trouble. But there will be much more to this trend than the familiar fear of governments spying on innocent victims, or even they-asked-for-it dissidents. The bigger questions revolve around the tolerance of societies for diversity and recognition of the human capacity for change. A free membership to Release 1.0 is required to view this item. Login below or register to join our community. User name: Password: -- ----------------- R. A. Hettinga <mailto: rah@xxxxxxxx> The Internet Bearer Underwriting Corporation <http://www.ibuc.com/> 44 Farquhar Street, Boston, MA 02131 USA "... however it may deserve respect for its usefulness and antiquity, [predicting the end of the world] has not been found agreeable to experience." -- Edward Gibbon, 'Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire' _______________________________________________ Clips mailing list Clips@xxxxxxxxxxxx http://www.philodox.com/mailman/listinfo/clips --- end forwarded text -- ----------------- R. A. Hettinga <mailto: rah@xxxxxxxx> The Internet Bearer Underwriting Corporation <http://www.ibuc.com/> 44 Farquhar Street, Boston, MA 02131 USA "... however it may deserve respect for its usefulness and antiquity, [predicting the end of the world] has not been found agreeable to experience." -- Edward Gibbon, 'Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire' --------------------------------------------------------------------- The Cryptography Mailing List Unsubscribe by sending "unsubscribe cryptography" to majordomo@xxxxxxxxxxxx ----- End forwarded message ----- -- http://www.eff.org/about/staff/#chris_palmer
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