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speeding_snail  ·  3858 days ago  ·  link  ·    ·  parent  ·  post: Pathway to the Global Brain (Part 1/5)

This is great stuff. I agree with Humanodon on there being a lot in there. I am looking forward to the other 4 parts in this series.

I like the last part about Big Brother. The absolute oppression in North Korea is indeed halting the development of the country. That much is for sure. However, I don't see how it makes a big brother senario less likely. Yes, the big brother of 1984 might not be the outcome (thoughtcrimes alone can stop development). However, a less extreme variation can exist. All you need is the illusion of freedom to let people act, invent, do art, etc. This all without threatening the established powers.

Anyhow, I am intersted in the research and will seriously consider donating. Thanks for the interesting piece.