Pluralistic: Dealing with dickovers (21 Jul 2026) dickovers

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Dealing with dickovers: The web is an open platform, and that matters.
Hey look at this: Delights to delectate.
Object permanence: Broadcast's bad week; Congress v wifi; EFF v DRM law; Snowden and bunnie's smartphone smartcase.
Upcoming appearances: Edinburgh, Sydney, Melbourne, Brighton, London, South Bend.
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Latest books: You keep readin' em, I'll keep writin' 'em.
Upcoming books: Like I said, I'll keep writin' 'em.
Colophon: All the rest.

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Pluralistic: Trump can't do ANYTHING for his base (12 May 2025)

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Trump can't do ANYTHING for his base: No oxen available for goring.
Hey look at this: Delights to delectate.
Object permanence: 2005, 2010, 2015, 2020, 2024
Upcoming appearances: Where to find me.
Recent appearances: Where I've been.
Latest books: You keep readin' em, I'll keep writin' 'em.
Upcoming books: Like I said, I'll keep writin' 'em.
Colophon: All the rest.

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Pluralistic: Real innovation vs Silicon Valley nonsense (30 May 2024)

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Real innovation vs Silicon Valley nonsense: We're living through a revolution, but all we hear about is scams.
Hey look at this: Delights to delectate.
This day in history: None
Upcoming appearances: Where to find me.
Recent appearances: Where I've been.
Latest books: You keep readin' em, I'll keep writin' 'em.
Upcoming books: Like I said, I'll keep writin' 'em.
Colophon: All the rest.

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The Fatfinger Economy

Don’t touch that dial!

“Once is happenstance. Twice is coincidence. Three times is enemy action.” — Ian Fleming, Goldfinger

“Follow the money.” — William Goldman, All the President’s Men

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