Wednesday, June 16, 2010

The Internet is a Western - cowboys, hackers, heros and villians (via @andragy)

                                                           

How the Internet embodies the cultural myth of the Western. Academic and provides valuable insights into many of the prevailing, and unstated behaviors driving Internet businesses.

Places many of the Internet movers and shakers into mythological context. Also starts with Australian Comms Minister Conroy as sheriff or Indian. An insightful essay from @andragy.

Posted via web from _technoist_