Privacy – Power and Reality

Marshall McLuhan interview from 1977: surveillance, identity, propaganda (updated 2.1)

Posted on August 6, 2019 by AlanSeptember 16, 2019

Version 2.1 – August 12, 2019 – edited and added information to references section Marshall McLuhan in Conversation with Mike McManus | Sep 19, 1977: https://www.tvo.org/video/archive/marshall-mcluhan-in-conversation-with-mike-mcmanus?utm_source=TVO Transcript: https://www.tvo.org/transcript/155847/marshall-mcluhan-in-conversation-with-mike-mcmanus I am singling out a few of the points McLuhan makes. If … Continue reading →

5G – overview: surveillance and invasiveness

Posted on July 1, 2019 by AlanSeptember 16, 2019

According to BBC news (“5G: Finally, it’s here in the UK – so what is it?” by Leo Kelion, May 30 2019), https://www.bbc.com/news/technology-48426481, 5G has been introduced to selected cities in the UK – with limited capacity. Anticipated uses eventually … Continue reading →

Policy Themes of Brave New World – Religion for Control of Global Society

Posted on November 13, 2016 by AlanJune 3, 2019

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US Congressman Issa questions Obama on TPP, leaked IP text

Posted on September 10, 2015 by AlanSeptember 10, 2015

Darrell Issa Questions Obama On Trans-Pacific Partnership, Leaks Key Text Of Trade Deal www.huffingtonpost.com, Zach Carter | 16 May 2012 . . . Issa [U.S. Congressman] published the entire intellectual property (IP) chapter of the Trans-Pacific agreement as drafted by … Continue reading →

Opposition in Canada to Bill C-51 “anti-terrorism” bill

Posted on March 23, 2015 by AlanMarch 23, 2015

Flickr.com: Defend Our Freedoms List of Protests and Events against Bill C-51 (March 14, 2015) Calgary, Alberta Edmonton, Alberta Jasper, Alberta Lethbridge, Alberta Campbell River, British Columbia Castlegar (West Kootenay), British Columbia Coquitlam (Tri-cities), British Columbia Courtenay, British Columbia Cranbrook, … Continue reading →

Libertarian Party of Canada leader on anti-terror Bill C-51

Posted on February 12, 2015 by AlanFebruary 12, 2015

The Libertarian Party of Canada Opposes Bill C-51 (Main website) The Conservative government, with the support of the Liberal Party, is seeking to pass new anti-terror legislation with Bill C-51. The Libertarian Party of Canada opposes this legislation wholeheartedly. Although … Continue reading →

Stop spying on us! OpenMedia: send a message to the PM (Updated)

Posted on February 1, 2015 by AlanFebruary 1, 2015

Stop Spying on Us | OpenMedia.org Tell Prime Minister Harper: I will not give up my right to privacy. These rights are more important than ever. End warrantless surveillance and rein in CSE now. Canadian Security Establishment goes back to … Continue reading →

Tracking devices hidden in London’s recycling bins are stalking your smartphone

Posted on August 19, 2013 by AlanAugust 19, 2013

Tracking devices hidden in London's recycling bins are stalking your smartphone (Wired UK) Kadhim Shubber, Wired UK | 9 August 2013 . . . Hundreds of thousands of pedestrians walking past 12 locations unknowingly had the unique MAC address of … Continue reading →

‘You are being tracked’: ACLU reveals docs of mass license plate reader surveillance

Posted on July 18, 2013 by AlanJuly 18, 2013

'You are being tracked': ACLU reveals docs of mass license plate reader surveillance — RT USA | 17 July 2013 ACLU Report, July 2013: You Are Being Tracked: How License Plate Readers Are Being Used To Record Americans’ Movements (pdf) … Continue reading →

Government wants to geolocate every single financial transaction