I thought to pass this information on to folks here, because many of us are staunch advocates of the principles of Open Source. James Corbett of the Corbett Report has published this report, which details how many open source institutions have signed on to the UN Open Source Principles, which discussion begins at ~25 minutes. The first discussion regards crypto, which I assume many here on Hive will also be interested in.
Corbett points out that these institutions aren't open source itself, as a principle, but represent specific softwares, such as are mentioned in the report. The principle of Open Source isn't defined by the UN, nor by any of these softwares, and insofar as they stray from actual sound principles, new software and institutions will arise. This will take time, however, and reduce adoption due to folks seeing these most popular (and formerly actual open source projects) presenting some of the same problems that arise from proprietary software and institutions. It will affect me because I have adopted Linux, and several of the softwares and organization involved in this UN project.
Eternal vigilance is the price of freedom.
Dear @valued-customer !
In the world I live in, using Linux is very difficult!
Digital ID System
This is because you are dependent on overlords. When you yourself create the goods and services that create the blessings of civilization, such as free speech, security, nutritious food, and means of economic exchange, such impediments to your felicity can be ignored.
Dependence is slavery. Independence is freedom, and the best definition of wealth is independent means.
Thanks!
I-PIN Digital ID System
Dear @valued-customer !
I must sign up for the I-PIN Digital ID System to receive bank loans, insurance, and welfare benefits.😆
If the state finds out about the conversation I had with you, I will be subject to criminal punishment!😂
So, Many people want to move to the United States in search of freedom of speech!
Yes, and depending on those provisions is only necessary insofar as you are unable to provide such resources. That is what I said.
Then I hope they do not. This is exemplary of the criminal nature of states in particular, and of institutions generally, and why I encourage independence from them all.
Dear @valued-customer !
I agree with you!
If they find out what I talked to you about, they can ban me from going to America!
I hope your health and long life!
you live in South Korea bro?
Please don't ask. There are surveillance mechanisms that create risk of harm to folks in certain jurisdictions. Places like Iran, N. Korea (any Korea), China and many, many more, like the EU and UK today, actively seek out dissidents for oppression.
i can feelz it
Dear @jin-out !
I am glad meet to you!
Are you chinese?
I am an eastasian!
As @valued-customer claims, I am in no position to reveal my location!
Thank you!
Hey Gold!
Sorry for the late response and it's a shame i no longer support the hive blockchain (i've moved over to a Hive-Fork called Blurt). But i often come back here on hive to read @valued-customer 's posts, and a few others i can count on one thumb.
Yes, my roots are from Hong Kong (new Terroritories...the man-made island outside of Old Hong Kong) but i was born and raised in England.
I have travelled many years in Asia in my youth but have never been to Thailand, or Vietnam or Cambodia sides.
No need to reveal your location my friend. We can still be friends!
Dear @jin-out !
I am glad meet to you!
I remember that prehistoric Hong Kong people crossed the Korean Peninsula and Japan by sea and became part of the current Japanese and Korean people!
So, I love Hong Kong culture and movies!
I remember Hong Kong people hating the Communist Party in Beijing!
I don't know about Hive-Fork called Blurt. I hope you can help me a lot since you speak English well!
Thank you!
@valued-customer, I paid out 0.597 HIVE and 0.120 HBD to reward 6 comments in this discussion thread.
Staying vigilant since 5am.
That's how good men roll.