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Imagine Technology Supporting People

Posted on September 20, 2011 by Brian

The obvious alternative is people supporting Technology, and that seems to be the chronic bad choice. In business, we name and staff the “Computer Support Division” while we neglect to name and purchase the devices our staff actually needs.  Or maybe they really don’t … Continue reading →

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Localization is Better than Globalization – Part 2

Posted on July 5, 2011 by Brian

I previously wrote Part 1, which questions assumptions that everything is better when globalized. California is now taxing internet companies that have no physical presence in-state, and use no state services.  Their stated intent (a.k.a. spin) is that in order … Continue reading →

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Localization is Better Than Globalization

Posted on June 30, 2011 by Brian

What’s all this Globalization, Anyhow?  As I ponder a range of issues, localization begins to look more and more attractive as the baggage of globalization outweighs it’s assumed benefits.

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Google and Security of Nation States

Posted on June 6, 2011 by Brian

Google’s Eric Schmidt spoke at the 9th annual All Things Digital Conference, in an interview with Walt Mossberg, as reported on Page R6 in the June 6, 2011 Wall Street Journal.

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Transnational Good and Bad

Posted on June 3, 2011 by Brian

During the last 10 years, United States National Security has become centered around terrorism. The United States has campaigned a “war on terrorism”.  The interesting thing is there is no specific bad-guy nation with geographic borders called “terrorism”. Because of … Continue reading →

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