Another thing about the Internet that surprises me is that it's so unregulated and inexpensive. Pretty much anyone can afford to post pretty much anything they want, and it's visible to pretty much everyone in the world. Who would have expected such a cornucopia of free speech? It's almost too good to be true.

Did you know that terrorists use the Internet ?!?

It's a kind of miracle that government and business didn't manage to take over the Internet. It grew while they weren't watching. I just hope the public won't ever be bullied or bamboozled into letting the bosses bottle up the genie. That's something we need to keep an eye on.

Keep your eye on the Obelisk.

Rudy Rucker, On The Future | Forbes Magazine