Colin Jacobs
Colin Jacobs is a self-styled IT insider, commentator and policy junkie. A six-year tour of duty in Silicon Valley resulted in a profound interest in internet technology and how it intersects with society, the law, and politics.
Travels in China, North Korea and deepest, darkest Canberra only cemented this view. He is a regular contributor to discussions on online issues in print and broadcast media.
With a background in Stalinist history, astronomy and internet development, Colin also actively pursues interests in foreign languages and green politics and talks about them to anybody who will listen.
Colin is currently Chair of Electronic Frontiers Australia, a grass-roots organisation defending the rights of Australian internet users.
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The threat of job cuts is a smokescreen
There are a lot of tricks and short cuts taken in modern discourse, with its short attention span and abundance…... Read more
Politicians struggling to cope with that interwebby thing
Besides liking to get their picture in the newspaper, the politicians of the world have something in common: They are…... Read more
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I have no problem paying my taxes. As a single, childless person on a very decent income, I can afford it and not have my life severely altered. Plus I understand that my taxes paying for things like schools, childcare and infrastructure is ultimately a good thing. A better community is better for me… [read more]Gentle jabs to the ribs
They must pay for one’s bitter disappointments
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