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I work in publishing because I love words and information. The process of expressing thought, particularly verbal or written, demonstrates the most divine attributes of humanity. In the early 21st century we have experienced rapid evolution in the dissemination of information. Connecting billions of people in an ironic deluge of information has diluted the market for creativity. We must now rethink what it means to express and contribute content to the swelling marketplace of ideas. May we be guided in our quest to express by two great pieces of writing advice: "Fundamental accuracy of statement is the one true morality of writing." (Ezra Pound) "Omit needless words." (Strunk & White, The Elements of Style)

Sunday, February 12, 2006

Censorship Knows No Bounds [IP Bytes #4]


(Original image from One Man Band Width: An Amercian Professor in China)

On the Blogger News Network is another story about a journalist arrested in China for printing "dissident content" in his blog. It seems that officials located him via request for information on the cyber dissident from Yahoo. The man's information was turned over by the U.S. firm without hesitation. This is a disturbing take on expression and protection. If the information supplied in order to gain access to the right to express oneself freely in a blog or other media tool is so readily obtainable by those that would do them harm, how effective can our media tools be for providing honest reporting and opinion?

It seems that in our global shift towards a connected world, we will only be as connected as the powers that be let us be. In owning your content take care to be sensitive not to anger extremist sects, communist governments or powerful people. Even if you think you are writing anonymously know that they can find you. Big Brother is watching....

(Original image from: Emergent Chaos: The Emergent Chaos Jazz Combo of the Blogoshpere)

posted by Mike | 5:45 PM

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