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The politics behind Facebook

14 January 2008 1 comment

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For me the novelty of Facebook wore off quite quickly - a bit like blogging in that respect. Amusing at first and sometimes useful but hardly essential. I admit it's a handy way to track down real friends - but it isn't a substitute for real life. I know - I'm sure I used to have one.

Tom Hodgkinson in the Guardian paints a much more sinister view of the Facebook operation. How much do you know about the politics of the people behind the site? An interesting read. (Think neocon, global conspiracy).

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Paul Penrose Head of Research at Finextra

14 January 2008

While reading the report in question I was attracted to another news story on the site from the CES consumer electronics show in Las Vegas - For those who like a little music with their personal protection: the taser that plays MP3s.

The world is surely going to hell in a handcart.

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