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
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
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
The entertainment industry is as it always has been. It's a rough bunch of people and a rough industry. John Perry Barlow bunchentertainmentindustry Change image and share on social
The government targets 'Anonymous' for the same reason it targets al-Qaida - because they're the enemy. John Perry Barlow anonymousenemygovernment Change image and 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
I don't know that I believe in the supernatural, but I do believe in miracles, and our time together was filled with the events of magical unlikelihood. John Perry Barlow eventfillmagical Change image and share on social
Any powerful technology has sauce for the goose and the gander... It's just an extension of humanity. John Perry Barlow extensiongandergoose Change image and share on social
Royalties are not how most writers or musicians make their living. 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 share on social
