We will create a civilization of the Mind in Cyberspace. May it be more humane and fair than the world your governments have made before. John Perry Barlow civilizationcreatecyberspace Change image and share on social
If you have the 'Total Information Awareness' project working, it might be relatively easy to find everyone who had bought more than a ton of fertilizer and 500 gallons of diesel in the last year, which would be a great way of spotting potential Tim McVeighs - but it would also spot half the farmers and ranchers in America. John Perry Barlow americaawarenessbuy share on social
I'm still strongly opposed to antismoking laws, strongly opposed to any law that regulates personal behavior. John Perry Barlow antismokebehaviorlaw Change image and share on social
It didn't matter what we did or where we did it as long as we were together. We knew we'd found what most people either pursue in years of futile search or dismiss as a fantasy at the outset: the missing half of ourselves. The real thing. John Perry Barlow dismissfantasyfind share on social
In Cyberspace, the First Amendment is a local ordinance. John Perry Barlow amendmentcyberspacelocal Change image and share on social
The Internet treats censorship as a malfunction and routes around it. John Perry Barlow censorshipinternetmalfunction Change image and share on social
I personally think intellectual property is an oxymoron. Physical objects have a completely different natural economy than intellectual goods. It's a tricky thing to try to own something that remains in your possession even after you give it to many others. John Perry Barlow completelyeconomygive share on social
I think the 'counterculture' believes that there are ways to manage being the world's most powerful country that involve creation of consensus - ruling by virtuous example rather than by force of arms. John Perry Barlow armbelieveconsensus share on social
The Internet amplifies power in all respects. It can grossly exaggerate the power of the individual. John Perry Barlow amplifyexaggerategrossly Change image and share on social
Musicians by and large make a living with a relationship with an audience that is economically harnessed through performance and ticket sales. John Perry Barlow audienceeconomicallyharness Change image and share on social