Tim Wu on Net Neutrality

Terrific interview which provides a really good explanation of neutrality and how it should apply in the wireless world — and how Google is beginning to think like a Telco. Suddenly made me wonder if Google was more badly burnt by its failure to run a phone shop than we had believed. I’m currently reading Wu’s new book, which is likewise very sobering. Wonderful quote: “The only time that governments do the right thing is when the people are paying attention”.

How golf ought to be



How golf ought to be, originally uploaded by jjn1.

Having been brought up in Ireland, I love links (i.e. sandy, windswept, seaside) golf courses. I particularly like the way these courses can humble even golf’s most prominent billionaires whenever a major championship is held on one.

This is the view from the fifth tee at Sheringham, a lovely links course in North Norfolk.