Lots of talk about #Starlink in Iran. The Musk effect is in full swing.
I have thoughts. 1/
Story by @MarquardtA
cnn.com/2022/10/21/pol…
I have thoughts. 1/
Story by @MarquardtA
cnn.com/2022/10/21/pol…
2/ Satellites come to mind whenever there's an internet cut.
But using distinctive satellite gear in a repressive regime with a fully-functional intelligence apparatus focused on suppressing a movement is fraught with risk.
@Ammir puts it really well.
But using distinctive satellite gear in a repressive regime with a fully-functional intelligence apparatus focused on suppressing a movement is fraught with risk.
@Ammir puts it really well.
Unfortunately, as ever, whenever Musk shows up expert voices, existing efforts & experienced orgs thoughts get drowned out.
@Ammir is right.
@Ammir is right.
4/ And then theres mercurial Musk.
Can people facing great risk depend on tech he personally controls?
Watching his latest performance on Ukraine is troubling.
Can people facing great risk depend on tech he personally controls?
Watching his latest performance on Ukraine is troubling.
https://twitter.com/MarquardtA/status/1583489365304483842
5/ With *any* internet shutdown you have to ask basic questions. Like: what are we trying to do?
Get a few people a way to send stuff?
Help a movement?
Help a population get information in and out?
No single silver bullet to these problems.
Nuance & listening = required.
Get a few people a way to send stuff?
Help a movement?
Help a population get information in and out?
No single silver bullet to these problems.
Nuance & listening = required.
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