Geeks are not known to be political or highly vocal (outside of our own circles)- this must change if we want things to improve. So here is my list of things people of all shapes, sizes and sides of the debate need to know. Some of these are obvious, others may not be meant for you. But hopefully, some of these will inspire you to do the right thing and others will help you frame the next discussion, debate or argument you have on these topics.
In particular these caught my eye
8. Use TOR for privacy and anonymity.8. - Done
16. Proprietary data formats must never store public information.
17. Some corporations are on your side- find them and reward them.
21. Treating your customers like criminals- or potential criminals- will turn customers away.
66. In the US, put a few technologists in power in Washington. Abroad, do the same for your own seat of government.
68. Read what your founding fathers said before taking someone’s word for it. Quote the founding fathers back at them- there were so many of them, and they said and wrote so much, that you will find a quote for each situation.
73. We do not lock the door to our bedrooms or bathrooms because we have something to hide. We do not secure our networks, conversations, emails and files because we have something to hide.
78. Know your rights and be prepared to defend them.
95. Most of all - have fun.
17 - Liftport has good intentions along those lines. Just saying.
66. - Newt for President.
