• jet@hackertalks.com
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    3 days ago

    Eventually cell towers will be replaced by satellites. Then the entire surface of the Earth will be interconnected.

    There’s some really awesome things that can enable, there’s also some very terrifying things that it can enable

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        2 days ago

        So Peter, I know you’re backpacking in Patagonia, but we’re really gonna need that TPS report by COB. Mmkay? Greeaat.

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        2 days ago

        Well, if you don’t have a receiver, you’re off grid.

        It’s like saying you can’t go off grid because there will always be an AM station you can pick up.

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          2 days ago

          Of course you are right. I was thinking about how it’s become less socially acceptable to remain disconnected as the “grid” has encroached on spaces that used to be free of it.