Think of 'Allo Allo' the 1980's comedy set in occupied France during WW2. Now think of Herflick the Gestapo commander character uttering the phrase 'Ve 'ave vays and means of getting you to tell us the truth'.
Now think of Facebook.......eh? Bear with me on this one.
I was sent the below link today by Nicola on our team. Its an article on Facebook and I don't think I have ever read an article about the Internet that has filled me with so much dread. Its a pretty long article on Facebook and the political and philosophical views of the people/venture capitalists who are behind it. The gist of the article is that Facebook 'is some kind of extension of the American imperialist programme crossed with a massive information-gathering tool'. We are all voluntarily giving our most private thoughts and information up to a company who hold right wing Neocon views and who will provide our information to big corporations to advertise to us.
The article is obviously one sided, however it does make me wonder that whilst the Internet is incredibly positive in so many ways there are some areas that concern me in a Big Brother kind of way.
Sorry Sinead nothing to do with the focus of the post but watch secret army http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0075579/
Allo Allo was taken from this - but secret army is amazing - watch it.
Posted by: John Whitehurst | 25/01/2008 at 08:28 PM
also in response to your post - look at my video on how facebook becomes part of your life ...
read BJ Fogg Persuasive Technology - that will make you think ...
Posted by: john Whitehurst | 25/01/2008 at 08:32 PM
Well I've often wonder if Facebook is actually straight out a Doctor Who "aliens take over the minds of the human race plot". I wouldn't worry that much about politicians though...they have enough problems keeping hold of the data they are supposed to have......
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk_politics/7117291.stm
Posted by: Matt | 28/01/2008 at 09:25 AM