Nick Denys

3rd Jan 2012

One of my pet interests is to observe the mesh then clash then mesh between technology, politics, policy and culture. There are many facets to this subject, the most obvious growing pain being the battle over who can use artistic content.

During this year my plan is to explore this subject. I have written a blog for the excellent  Kernel Magazine explaining what politicians, business people and techies can learn from the decline of HMV. My conclusion is quoted below, but if you want to read the whole of the article click here.

“Technological innovations have enhanced the ability of humans to be free. We have more choice, can access more information and have more potential to create. Those societies and sectors who understand this will flourish, because they will be more willing to negotiate and experiment, while those who don’t risk stagnating until death. You have been warned.”