The discussions around SOPA have shown a very unfortunate side of United States policymaking — that its policymakers are not the slightest afraid of…
Read MoreAuthor: Rick Falkvinge
Rick is the founder of the first Pirate Party and a low-altitude motorcycle pilot. He lives on Alexanderplatz in Berlin, Germany, roasts his own coffee, and as of right now (2019-2020) is taking a little break.
Müssen wir uns wirklich auf die vierte Kiste vorbereiten?
Während ich die gesetzlichen Abscheulichkeiten namens SOPA, PIPA und NDAA beobachte, wie sie in den USA den Weg des DCMA und des Patriot ACT…
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Do We Really Have To Prepare For The Fourth Box?
As I watch the legislative abominations named SOPA, PIPA, and NDAA follow the lead of the DMCA and the Patriot Act in the United…
Read MoreImpressions From Occupy Wall Street
While in New York City, I reserved some time in my schedule to head down to Zuccotti Park and speak to people at Occupy…
Read MoreSome Thoughts On Free Speech
Amnesty Sweden is currently running an article marathon on Free Speech. I find that a little odd, for reasons I will return to. In…
Read MoreMafiaaFire Just Killed All Current And Future Copyright Industry Censorship
A story on TorrentFreak yesterday announced a new browser plug-in from MafiaaFire. Reading the comments and seeing the lack of impact, I think a…
Read MoreWhat I Wish For My 40th Birthday
As I prepare for the gala reception in Washington DC where the Top 100 Global Thinkers are being honored, I am reminded that I…
Read MoreHonored as Top Global Thinker
If somebody had told me that a day would come when my name would be listed in the same context as Barack Obama, Bill…
Read MoreThe Pirate Wheel, Revisited As Broad Ideology
The Pirate Wheel has been my model for putting the pirate ideology in a wider perspective. One year after the first draft, I have…
Read MoreA Week At The Heart Of Democracy: You Couldn't Make It Up
I’ve spent this week in the European Parliament (pictured). The disconnect between the populace and the political nobility is just staggering. I already translated…
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