Governments derive their just powers from the consent of the governed. You have neither solicited nor received ours. We did not invite you. You do not know us, nor do you know our world. Cyberspace does not lie within your borders.
— Read on www.eff.org/cyberspace-independence
While leafing through an airport magazine featuring the Grateful Dead, I learned that this Declaration of Independence was written by John Barlow, one of the band’s two lyricists. I’m not sure why it surprises me, but it’s always exciting when someone blazes ground in multiple areas (not counting someone who builds brands off their fame, or people who move between different lanes in the entertainment industry. It’s admirable, but I’m interested in people who went in wildly different directions).
Mayim Bialik is an actress and neuroscientist, Bridget Mendler is CEO of a tech company. Ryan Reynolds owns an advertising agency, I think. I’m sure there are more. Any one else come to mind?
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