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January 20, 2013 0

WiFi + USB Drive = Your Own Mini-Internet (Freedom)

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Links WiFi + USB Drive = Your Own Mini-Internet (Freedom) Editor’s Note: There seems to be some confusion over the concept of the PirateBox. The entire point is not to be connected to the controlled, restricted, & monopolized Internet, and begin using local alternatives leveraging technology to go around draconian laws and regulations.    A PirateBox is the smallest, but easiest way to connect with others locally and wirelessly,as well as anonymously, without connecting at all to the Internet. It is the first step to building larger local mesh networks, and eventually a parallel Internet built using mesh architecture designed, maintained, and used by the people, for the people – no government or corporate infrastructure would be required, and the means of monopolizing and controlling a decentralized people’s Internet made nearly impossible.  Think of the PirateBox as a prototype of a building block for something bigger and more significant

January 17, 2013 0

3D Printed Guns Render Gun Control Moot

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Links 3D Printed Guns Render Gun Control Moot January 17, 2013 ( LocalOrg-Tony Cartalucci ) – Forbes has recently published an article about New York Congressman Steve Israel’s promise to ban 3D printed high capacity ammunition magazines. The congressman’s comments come after Defense Distributed , an open source DIY gunsmith group working to manufacture both guns and their accessories using 3D printing technology, successfully printed and tested a 30-round AR-15 magazine .

January 5, 2013 0

Intro to Synthetic Biology

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Links Intro to Synthetic Biology January 5, 2013 ( LocalOrg /Tony Cartalucci ) – Professor Jamie Davies walks an audience through the coming synthetic biology revolution. Comparing it to the personal computer revolution of the 70’s and 80’s, Professor Davies explains the lessons learned and how they can be applied to developing an open and constructive use of synthetic biology