[liberationtech] Any TSF people subscribed?
-BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE- Hash: SHA1 Hi there, Is anyone from TSF, Télécoms sans frontières, subscribed to the list? thanks, Bernard - -- Bernard / bluboxthief / ei8fdb IO91XM / www.ei8fdb.org -BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE- Version: GnuPG/MacGPG2 v2.0.17 (Darwin) Comment: GPGTools - http://gpgtools.org iQEcBAEBAgAGBQJQ98YjAAoJENsz1IO7MIrr4X0H/2Din6TvweRms7GBoA2jHvNz qTx0njpzjTf3vVgg9KIZifgdKjphGRjtJJ5yWsYgyvzYYPBiiNMfYy61Q1iHQICL 8EV6XJGeqUf++hQ4nlFXVb0tvbSFaWf8AXryoZIazmTZpYtWEOWFEB6j0uAWXhyh ov8+9NTnRetaRQAY0tGewP12V9NozqRgCStC+N49ySwngF41uZFuIBiebWJ+ga0h gn5SiWET0XdDgLlbjyzkCwCtvuI5qwrSIsaNw4nDMPZlQNZ1Fb/qlJt+LtWK3M3x qIaChc+s0YwymYDwNEhf3l8XRkTfVU7fQeje/KqSKVCj/ef9UzHiNX3W9dBSE0E= =eniH -END PGP SIGNATURE- -- Unsubscribe, change to digest, or change password at: https://mailman.stanford.edu/mailman/listinfo/liberationtech
[liberationtech] Somewhat off topic [and a bit silly]: Petition Obama Administration to close a github issue
As promised, it's a bit silly, but it *does* deal with data freedom, so perhaps some of you folks can find it in your hearts to help reach the 100K signatures required for an official response to a petition created by a non-AmCit. Even better: maybe some of you know the Obama admins personally :) http://wh.gov/mOQx -- Unsubscribe, change to digest, or change password at: https://mailman.stanford.edu/mailman/listinfo/liberationtech
[liberationtech] CfP: Internet and International Politics: Comparing Opportunities and Rising Challenges Panel - 7th ECPR General Conference, 4th-7th September 2013 Bordeaux
Sorry for cross-posting 7th ECPR General Conference 4th - 7th September 2013 Sciences Po, Bordeaux Deadline 1st February 2013 Call for Papers for the Panel: Internet and International Politics: Comparing Opportunities and Rising Challenges Chair: Andrea Calderaro (European University Institute) Discussant: Ben Wagner (European University Institute) The consolidation of worldwide Internet practices calls for research looking at the influence that this scenario has on politics from a comparative and transnational perspective of analysis. We can observe a growing scholarly interest in how the Internet is increasingly influencing International Politics, especially by empowering local actors in the development of and the coordination around contentious issues – both locally and internationally. Recent key international events have illustrated this empirically. The recent streams of protests challenging authoritarian regimes have generated interest in the potentialities of the Internet in transition countries. Furthermore, new tools have been developed to support the rising of local voices and to connect these to a global audience. Within this framework, the debate on the opportunities offered by the Internet to protect Human Rights is rich of contributions addressing new opportunities and new challenges. However, despite a general agreement that the Internet influences International Politics along this line, further effort is demanded to clarify the nature and dynamics of such an influence. This panel calls for papers addressing novel research and empirical cases that capture the influence of the Internet on International Politics, as well as comparative research strategies exploring the use of internet-mediated communication across countries and political systems. The goal is to establish clear lines of dialogues between empirical research and innovative methodological approaches to new media and International Politics, with a main focus on contentious politics. For further information, please contact: andrea.calder...@eui.eumailto:andrea.calder...@eui.eu How to propose a paper After having logged in, select the panel's title, and submit an abstract of 300 max words via: http://bit.ly/TXEWbp Further information on the Internet and Politics Program at the ECPR: http://new.ecprnet.eu/Events/PanelList.aspx?EventID=5SectionID=83 _ Andrea Calderaro, PhD | European University Institute Center for Media Pluralism and Media Freedom | European University Institute Guest Editor Policy and Internet special issue: Online Collective Action and Policy Change - CfP at:http://t.co/YWe2a7ya Chair Internet and Politics Standing Group - European Consortium of Political Research (ECPR) --- Personal Page: www.eui.eu/Personal/Researchers/calderaro/http://www.eui.eu/Personal/Researchers/calderaro/ Twitter: @andreacalderaro The information transmitted is intended only for the person or entity to which it is addressed and may contain confidential and/or privileged material. Any review, retransmission, dissemination, distribution, forwarding, or other use of, or taking of any action in reliance upon, this information by persons or entities other than the intended recipient is prohibited without the express permission of the sender. If you received this communication in error, please contact the sender and delete the material from any computer. -- Unsubscribe, change to digest, or change password at: https://mailman.stanford.edu/mailman/listinfo/liberationtech
Re: [liberationtech] Skype letter strategy
On Thu, Jan 17, 2013 at 4:09 PM, Andre Rebentisch tabe...@gmail.com wrote: Definitely not. It is an organisation that does not care at all about its public image in the field of public policy. Quite exceptional, I may add. Could you please be more specific? For instance, from what I remember, whenever someone sets up an interview with a Microsoft employee, that person is briefed by a team of professional PR people whose purpose is to dig any information they can find on the interviewer, and design a complete interview behavior / answers strategy based on that. That doesn't come across as a behavior of a company that does not care about its public image in some area. Of course there are exceptions to the scheme, e.g. an ip enforcement case in Russia a few years ago to which the company applied very professional damage control. Are you referring to the the time when police would accuse people and companies of using pirated Microsoft software, and Microsoft would then distance itself from the investigation and claim they don't have direct demands against the accused? I think all companies do that, it's a win-win for them. Even Adobe “withdrew its support for the criminal complaint against Dmitry Sklyarov” in 2001. -- Maxim Kammerer Liberté Linux: http://dee.su/liberte -- Unsubscribe, change to digest, or change password at: https://mailman.stanford.edu/mailman/listinfo/liberationtech
Re: [liberationtech] Skype letter strategy
There is no harm in taking Kate's advice to heart - they also do care, you may perceive a complete lack of care through their legal wrangling and maneuverings and I wouldn't suggest anyone there is a warm heart about these issues - but just like Security issues and Linux before, they care because the sysadmins and cloud architects of tomorrow care - and Microsoft needs them (just like a period before when concerns about Office licensing waiving). Targeting the Board, major journalists, major Fortune 100 companies that use the services - it's all sound and worthwhile and costs nothing. Worst case, nothing changes - everything from there is an improvement. -Ali On Thu, Jan 17, 2013 at 11:46 AM, André Rebentisch tabe...@gmail.comwrote: Am 17.01.2013 15:31, schrieb Maxim Kammerer: Could you please be more specific? Hiring the worst tobaccos, disrespectful communication about competition authorities, mass-taking over standard committees by ISV, unreasonable communication, undue interference in non-domestic nations, bullying tactics. Just take DCI as an example. http://www.sourcewatch.org/index.php?title=DCI_Group It became wider known to a general audience when the McCain campaign was alluded to their lobbying for Burma. --- A -- Unsubscribe, change to digest, or change password at: https://mailman.stanford.edu/mailman/listinfo/liberationtech -- Unsubscribe, change to digest, or change password at: https://mailman.stanford.edu/mailman/listinfo/liberationtech
Re: [liberationtech] Iran can develop the software to control social networks?
Based on my experience, it's nearly impossible same as the National/Hala internet. On 17 January 2013 17:43, The Doctor dr...@virtadpt.net wrote: -BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE- Hash: SHA1 On 01/17/2013 11:27 AM, Amin Sabeti wrote: *Is Iran capable of developing the software it would need to control social networks?* http://storify.com/smallmedia/is-iran-capable-of-developing-the-software-it-woul Iran? I do not know. Contractors hired by the government of Iran? Very likely. - -- The Doctor [412/724/301/703] [ZS|Media] Developer, Project Byzantium: http://project-byzantium.org/ PGP: 0x807B17C1 / 7960 1CDC 85C9 0B63 8D9F DD89 3BD8 FF2B 807B 17C1 WWW: https://drwho.virtadpt.net/ Squeal like a dialup for daddy! --Jason -BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE- Version: GnuPG v2.0.19 (GNU/Linux) Comment: Using GnuPG with undefined - http://www.enigmail.net/ iEYEARECAAYFAlD4ODUACgkQO9j/K4B7F8FAvwCg7tghan3vmcjBbxkZFHpFx0RN cqcAnRuNT4XbWRvRWKnF2HBN2+9qIXi0 =0iGH -END PGP SIGNATURE- -- Unsubscribe, change to digest, or change password at: https://mailman.stanford.edu/mailman/listinfo/liberationtech -- Unsubscribe, change to digest, or change password at: https://mailman.stanford.edu/mailman/listinfo/liberationtech
Re: [liberationtech] might be of interest... zombie tweets in Azerbaijan
That reminds me of work that journalist Ken Silverstein did on Azerbaijan's aggressive lobbying efforts (I helped with some of it) ... http://harpers.org/blog/2008/07/worldwide-strategic-shakedown-partners/ http://harpers.org/blog/2008/07/lobbyist-arranged-op-eds/ On Thu, Jan 17, 2013 at 9:36 AM, Katy P katyca...@gmail.com wrote: Here's some analysis I did in Azerbaijan this week. http://www.katypearce.net/cv/khadijautan-something-is-strange-here/ and for more context http://www.katypearce.net/cv/protestbaku-now-that-the-weekend-is-over-what-happened/ -- Unsubscribe, change to digest, or change password at: https://mailman.stanford.edu/mailman/listinfo/liberationtech -- David V. Johnson Web Editor Boston Review Website: http://www.bostonreview.net Twitter: http://twitter.com/BostonReview Tumblr: http://bostonreview.tumblr.com Cell: (917)903-3706 -- Unsubscribe, change to digest, or change password at: https://mailman.stanford.edu/mailman/listinfo/liberationtech
[liberationtech] The Truth About Disruptive Development
Hi, Would love to hear feedback from the LT community on the following article by Ken Banks. Reposted from Stanford Social Innovation Review. The Truth About Disruptive Development The West shouldn’t create solutions to problems we don’t understand using fashionable mobile technologies. Ten years ago, I was preparing for my first contribution to mobile technology—the result of two years of work that would lead to the development of a conservation service called wildlive!, and which would mark the release of one of the earliest reports on the application of mobile technology in conservation and development. A lot has happened since then. There’s been an explosive interest and excitement—and, yes, hype—in mobile, and a sense that the technology can be the savior of, well, everything. Back in 2003, you’d be able to fit everyone working in mobile for development (m4d) into a small cafe. Today you’d need at least a football stadium. m4d—and its big brother, ICT4D (information communication technologies for development)—have become big business. Although I didn’t need more proof of mobile’s supreme status in development, last month I attended Vodafone’s Mobile for Good summit in London. It was a high profile affair, and an extremely upbeat one. Yet I left with mixed feelings about where m4d is headed. My five takeaways after a day of talks, debates, and demonstrations were: Everyone is still excited by the potential of mobile. The same projects surface over and over again as proof that mobile works. Mobile is still largely seen as a solution, not a tool. It’s up to the developed world to get mobile working for the poor. The top-down mindset is alive and well. Suffice to say, all of these conclusions troubled me as I sat on the train home. I’ve been thinking for some time about the future of m4d, and how far we’ve come over the past decade. I’ve written frequently about the opportunities mobile technology offers the development community and my fears that we may end up missing a golden opportunity. I’ve long been a champion of platforms and of understanding how we might build tools for people to take and deploy on their own terms. Yes, we should provide local entrepreneurs and grassroots nonprofits with tools—and where appropriate and requested, expertise—but we shouldn’t develop solutions to problems we don’t understand. We shouldn’t take ownership of a problem that isn’t ours, and we certainly shouldn’t build “solutions” from thousands of miles away and then jump on a plane in search of a home for them. But this is still, on the whole, what seems to be happening. And this, I’m beginning to believe, is rapidly becoming ICT4D’s inconvenient truth. A fulfilled future for ICT4D (of which m4d is an increasingly dominant part) is not the one I see playing out today. Its future is not in the hands of Western corporations or international NGOs meeting in high profile gatherings, and it’s not in American and European education establishments that busily train computer scientists and business graduates to fix the problems of “others.” The whole development agenda is shifting. I predict we will see a major disconnect between what “we” think needs to be done, and what those closest to the problems think needs to be done. Call it disruptive development, if you like. As I told the UK Guardian in a December 2012 interview, “The rise of homegrown solutions to development problems will be most crucial in future. That means African software developers increasingly designing and developing solutions to African problems, many of which have previously been tackled by outsiders. This, I think, will be the biggest change in how development is ‘done.’” I’m not the only person saying this. Many working at the intersection of African development and technology have been making the same argument for some time. The real change, and the big difference, is that this transition is finally happening. ICT4D is changing, and the balance of power is changing with it. FrontlineSMS, a free, open source software I developed that has been used by developing world NGOs to distribute and collect information via text messages, is, I believe, part of this story. It started with field research in South Africa and the idea that users should be empowered to develop solutions to their own problems, if they so wish. There are many reasons why FrontlineSMS continues to work. One primary one is the decision of the new management team to shift software development to Nairobi, allowing us to tap into a rich vein of local developer and user talent. But fundamentally, FrontlineSMS’s platform continues to resonate with innovators, entrepreneurs, nonprofits, and problem owners across the developing world because it allows them to problem solve locally and effectively. This local context is becoming increasingly powerful—as university students across Africa graduate with computer science and
Re: [liberationtech] The Truth About Disruptive Development
Am 17.01.2013 23:26, schrieb Sam de Silva: needs to be done. Call it disruptive development, if you like. As I told the /UK Guardian/ in a December 2012 interview http://www.guardian.co.uk/global-development-professionals-network/2012/dec/05/information-technology-connecting-developing-world, “The rise of homegrown solutions to development problems will be most crucial in future. That means African software developers increasingly designing and developing solutions to African problems, many of which have previously been tackled by outsiders. This, I think, will be the biggest change in how development is ‘done.’” African cinema meant film makers originating from Afrika, graduated in art schools in France, they get awarded French foundation grants, do their movie in Africa, present an African perspective, have it shown in an African theatre demo and win an award at an international film festival. Of course a unique voice and movie language of Africa was searched for, the movie makers were supposed to make de-colonial statements. There is a great book from Oliver Barlet, African Cinemas - decolonizing the gaze, New York 1996 Ironically, African cinema emerged in West Africa. Nollywood. It does not meet the preconceptions and quality standards of the movie art community. But you can't doubt it is unique and presents African views and life in fascinating details. Sure the digital effects, the pace and stories are quite special. --- A -- Unsubscribe, change to digest, or change password at: https://mailman.stanford.edu/mailman/listinfo/liberationtech
[liberationtech] One Year Anniversary of SOPA/PIPA #InternetFreedomDay
From: Jessica Lawrence jess...@nytm.org Dear NY Tech Meetup Community – Tomorrow, January 18, marks the one-year anniversary of the day when our community came together to help stop the now infamous SOPA/PIPA legislation that threatened Internet freedom and the growth of New York's tech enabled innovation economy. Thousands of us took to the streets in protest and the images from our demonstration and our voices were seen and heard around the world. Between our physical presence, the thousands of websites blacked out in protest, and the millions of calls and emails sent to Congress, the bills were stopped, for now. However, this anniversary is also bittersweet with the sad passing of Aaron Swartz this past weekend. Aaron was an active member of our community and was the closing speaker at our SOPA/PIPA rally last year (you can hear his words here, at 37:27 - http://new.livestream.com/nytm2012/nytm2012). Aaron was a passionate advocate for access to information and for a free and open Internet, and contributed significantly to the dialogue and push for progress in these key areas that have an impact on all of us. Friends of Aaron are planning a public memorial service for him this Saturday, January 19, at Cooper Union. Visit http://aaronswnyc.eventbrite.com/ for details and to RSVP. With Aaron in our memory, the coalition of organizations and individuals that came together last year to defeat SOPA and PIPA are declaring tomorrow #InternetFreedomDay. Help spread the word by joining this Thunderclap: https://www.thunderclap.it/projects/1039-internet-freedom-day and linking to *www.internetfreedomday.net* NY Tech Meetup will continue to be vigilant to not only protect the open Internet but to also make sure that the environment for growth of the NY tech community is as strong as possible. Thank you again for all that you do to make our community great. Best, The NYTM Team -- Unsubscribe, change to digest, or change password at: https://mailman.stanford.edu/mailman/listinfo/liberationtech
[liberationtech] Stanford staff position on cybersecuritty
I write to ask for your help in identifying candidates for a new research staff member position at the Center for International Security and Cooperation (CISAC) at Stanford University. The new hire will help lead CISAC’s growing program in cybersecurity and the future of the Internet, conducting research and designing scholarly and outreach activities to build the young undertaking. This is a three-year, fixed-term, non-faculty appointment. The research staff member must have a deep appreciation for and knowledge of the international security and cooperation dimensions of cybersecurity as well as a deep appreciation of the mix of complex problems within the field of cybersecurity, such as threats to domestic and cross-border critical infrastructure, choices about the evolving architecture of the Internet, and trade-offs involving privacy and identity management. He or she should hold a PhD in a relevant field or a JD, along with an outstanding record of peer-reviewed research and scholarly publications, as well as a substantial interest or proven expertise in making, advising or implementing policy. He or she must have the ability to conduct his/her own research in the field, publish scholarly work in peer- reviewed journals and place policy-oriented work in general interest publications. Rank and salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Would you please forward this letter to individuals whom you believe would be well- suited for this position, or others whom you believe may be able to identify candidates? Please also feel free to contact me directly to discuss any candidates you have in mind. Candidates should send a copy of their c.v., a bibliography, and a statement of research interests to ahmadhom...@gmail.com electronically, or to CISAC 616 Encina Hall, Stanford CA 94503 Attn: Ahmad Homidi room E206. A copy of the job description is enclosed. Stanford is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty and research staff. We welcome nominations of and applications from women and members of minority groups, as well as others who would bring additional dimensions to the University’s research and teaching missions. To learn more about CISAC, please visit our web site at http://cisac.stanford.edu/. Many thanks for your help. -- Unsubscribe, change to digest, or change password at: https://mailman.stanford.edu/mailman/listinfo/liberationtech
[liberationtech] Fwd: [lau...@vortex.com: [ NNSquad ] Facebook changes reportedly expose at least 10 million accounts to public search that had previously been excluded]
[ Perhaps some precautions might be appropriate for those using FB in less than hospitable circumstances. ---rsk ] - Forwarded message from Lauren Weinstein lau...@vortex.com - Date: Thu, 17 Jan 2013 18:05:22 -0800 From: Lauren Weinstein lau...@vortex.com To: nnsq...@nnsquad.org Subject: [ NNSquad ] Facebook changes reportedly expose at least 10 million accounts to public search that had previously been excluded Facebook changes reportedly expose at least 10 million accounts to public search that had previously been excluded http://j.mp/10D1gMz (ars technica) Such profiles would hinder the progress of graph search, which relies on profile content to cull information (for instance, women who like the TV show Homeland or Thai restaurants my friends have been to.) Facebook asserts that a single-digit percentage of profiles had previously opted out of being searchable. As Quartz points out, even one percent is now 10 million people, so the change does affect a large absolute swath of users. - - - Exposing profile information to public searching that was previously excluded, without the affirmative consent of the parties involved, is inexcusable even if only 10 million or so accounts were affected! --Lauren-- Lauren Weinstein (lau...@vortex.com): http://www.vortex.com/lauren Co-Founder: People For Internet Responsibility: http://www.pfir.org/pfir-info Founder: - Network Neutrality Squad: http://www.nnsquad.org - PRIVACY Forum: http://www.vortex.com/privacy-info - Data Wisdom Explorers League: http://www.dwel.org - Global Coalition for Transparent Internet Performance: http://www.gctip.org Member: ACM Committee on Computers and Public Policy Lauren's Blog: http://lauren.vortex.com Google+: http://vortex.com/g+lauren / Twitter: http://vortex.com/t-lauren Tel: +1 (818) 225-2800 / Skype: vortex.com - End forwarded message - -- Unsubscribe, change to digest, or change password at: https://mailman.stanford.edu/mailman/listinfo/liberationtech
Re: [liberationtech] might be of interest... zombie tweets in Azerbaijan
To ignite/coordinate these attacks they could also use a website similar to ka-2.ru which was recently developed by a Russian pro-Kremlin youth organization MGER to attack/spoil oppositional tweets and to promote the pro-Putin ones. More context here (in Russian): http://www.kommersant.ru/doc/2106191/print On Thu, Jan 17, 2013 at 9:36 AM, Katy P katyca...@gmail.com wrote: Here's some analysis I did in Azerbaijan this week. http://www.katypearce.net/cv/khadijautan-something-is-strange-here/ and for more context http://www.katypearce.net/cv/protestbaku-now-that-the-weekend-is-over-what-happened/ -- Unsubscribe, change to digest, or change password at: https://mailman.stanford.edu/mailman/listinfo/liberationtech -- Unsubscribe, change to digest, or change password at: https://mailman.stanford.edu/mailman/listinfo/liberationtech
