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“I've begun to wonder if we wouldn't also regard spelunkers as desperate criminals if AT&T owned all the caves.”

Quote by John Perry Barlow

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John Perry Barlow

John Perry Barlow is an American poet known for his thoughts on the digital age and his advocacy for internet freedom. His work spans multiple domains including liberalism, individualism, and technological development. more

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