Gigaom“Cyberspace” must die. Here’s why
We’re halfway through the second decade of the 21st century and people are still talking about “cyberspace”. This has to stop. The term has become not only outmoded, but downright dangerous… Read more »
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David Meyer is a senior writer for Gigaom, covering Europe and issues relating to privacy and security. He has been a technology journalist since 2006 and has written for publications such as the BBC, The Guardian and ZDNet. He is also a musician, currently enjoying Berlin’s electronic sensibilities.
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