The phrase “consensual hallucination experienced daily by billions” was first used by science fiction novelist William Gibson when describing the new place created by worldwide computer networks that he called “cyberspace.” But what exactly did Gibson mean by this consensual hallucination? Well, to him it was a new world that the networked computers created. It… Read more »
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The 1996 Cyberspace Declaration of Independence
In 1776, the thirteen colonies set out to immortalize our separation from the British empire by signing the Declaration of Independence. In doing so, we recognized our right to govern ourselves and our grievances against the King. Similarly, in 1996, Barlow begins the Cyberspace Declaration of Independence by declaring that no government shall have authority… Read more »
Technical Responsibilities
There are more ins and outs of the internet than I realized. It was particularly interesting seeing the physical aspects of it in the YouTube video How does the internet work? I do not come from a STEM background, but I am currently enrolled in a Masters program in Cybersecurity Risk Management where I… Read more »
The Metaverse
When I first heard of the “Metaverse” it seemed like a daunting dystopian future where we no longer interact in the real world, but instead escape into the computer. It reminded me somewhat of the Matrix or other sci-fi movie. Now, as more companies invest in this technology, I can see there are major uses… Read more »