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A Declaration of the Independence of Cyberspace (1996)
by John Perry Barlow Governments of the Industrial World, you weary giants of flesh and steel, I come from Cyberspace, the new home of Mind. On behalf of the future, I ask you of the past to leave us alone. You are not welcome among us. You have no sovereignty where we gather.We have no elected...
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Society, Policy & CultureSecurity & Privacy2021
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| Submitted | Title on HN | Points | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 28, 2021 | A Declaration of the Independence of Cyberspace (1996) by Anon84 | 143 | 78 |
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