China has developed glasses technology that allows the wearer to cross-check faces with government databases. Truth is, we’re not that far off implementing it everywhere.
The Plutocrats Are Pursuing Internet Censorship and They’re Barely Even Hiding It
While the focus might be on shadowy Russian forces subverting the internet, three more familiar companies are very noticeably clamping down on free speech.
Brexit, Catalonia, Who Next?
After a study discovered that 75% of people no longer trusted their government, the next Brexit is a “when” not an “if.”
The Lies and Slippery Slope of Trump’s Presidency
The full effect of Trump’s twisting of language and facts may be felt overseas, as his governance tactics may surrender the ground won by democracy over the past half century.
Long Reads: Covering Mass Murder, Vaccination, and Tony Abbott’s Shirtfront
Richard Jackson’s “Long Reads” dives headlong into the people who cover mass murder, the shady history of vaccines, and the mess of former Australian Prime Minister Abbott’s political house.