Connectivity Without Expectation

Great interview on the Kojo Nnamdi Show today. Discussing the culture of online voyeurism that we're living in these days:

http://thekojonnamdishow.org/shows/2009-12-29/peep-culture-age-oversharing-rebroadcast

It's really hit home on how I've been feeling for about two years, now. I just identified it recently, but it occurs to me that what I've been working towards for the last two years isn't a committed relationship with a woman, but instead a "fan"

The guest touches on the concept of how narcissistic it is to rant out into the abyss on your Facebook page (or blog... heh.) and awaiting the adulation.

Very interesting broadcast, and very worthwhile to think about that in my own life. Am I actively engaging people just for the connection, but carefully avoiding setting up any expectations? Usually...

Privacy vs. Security

A great blurb from Bruce Schneier about America's current struggle between privacy and security. He makes the great point that it's really not about privacy vs. security, as it is about freedom vs. control:

Schneier on Security

Star Trek: Next Generation

Remember back when you had time to play video games all day?

Project Label

If you're trying to be socially responsible, you might find this little site helpful:

https://www.projectlabel.org/

They allow people to sign up to write article reviews of the company, and they use that information to create a "Social Nutritional Value" label for that company. Pretty neat stuff!