"Cognitive dissonance. One of the most irritating human traits."
I Power
Scientific Research & Self-Development Activism
What's your cause?
I-Power is an activism group at it's core, and I'm just curious... What is your cause? What is it that moves you to change the world or yourself? What matters to you? Is it world hunger? Freedom? Literacy? Health? Disease?
What is important to You?
For me a free and open Internet is important, but I'm also active in patent reform, open source software, closing the digital divide, and several other IT related topics (I'm a nerd so sue me).
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Permalink Reply by Nathan Davies on -
I'm really curious what you mean by "the balance of power" Bart, could you explain it to dumb ol me? Are you referring to governmental power?
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Permalink Reply by Bart on -
not only the governmental power, i want to expose all the powers that are affecting society, and i want to be aware of them. The governemt is of course a major player, but there`s also media, education, culture, laws, politicians, religious groups
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Permalink Reply by Nathan Davies on
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How do you believe one can expose these powers? Do you have an example of a group doing this?
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Permalink Reply by Nathan Davies on
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Ah, I see. Do you think projects like WikiLeaks are effective at bringing about positive change?
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Permalink Reply by Bart on
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i believe they are effective of bringing out in the open what powers such as governments wants to keep secret, and there comes change from that. I do not know if the change is positive.
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Permalink Reply by SparTom007 - Tom on -
btw I'm suing you for being a nerd :3
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Permalink Reply by Nathan Davies on
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That is awesome. Bookmarked.
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Permalink Reply by SparTom007 - Tom on
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wow thanks :D
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Permalink Reply by Nathan Davies on
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Don't sue me.. I'm broke. :P
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Permalink Reply by Tan Wei Jie on -
Peace and happiness are my motivation :)
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