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by markjenkinswpg 2561 days ago
Program or be programmed -- Douglas Rushkoff
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That sure sounds profound, but I don't know what it means.

Edit: Ah, somehow programming gives you the ability to direct and master technology, instead of being mastered by it. I'm incredulous - my ability to make web-apps doesn't exactly give me a seat at the same tables Facebook, Google, and the NSA are occupying.

It gives one the tools to recognize overreach, important for democracy.