The Unlikely Buddha

Stewart Brand is a man who has been at the forefront of some of the most important technological and cultural movements of the past 60 years. He is best known as the editor of the Whole Earth Catalog, a counterculture magazine and product catalog that was published between 1968 and 1972. The Whole Earth Catalog was a seminal work that helped to shape the way we think about technology, environmentalism, and self-reliance. Brand was also a co-founder of the WELL, the world's first open online community. The WELL was a place where people from all walks of life could come together to discuss ideas, share information, and build relationships. It was a precursor to the modern internet, and it helped to lay the groundwork for the way we communicate and collaborate online today. In addition to his work in publishing and technology, Brand has also been a vocal advocate for environmentalism. He is the co-founder of the Long Now Foundation, which is dedicated to preserving knowledge and cultu...

In fair Silicon Valley, where the code doth flow, A billionaire did purchase a social media site. He vowed to make it a utopia, A place where all could meet and debate. The billionaire spoke of freedom of speech, And of how the site would be a forum for all ideas. He said that it would be a place where people could come together And work together to make the world a better place. The people rejoiced, And they flocked to the site in droves. They spoke of peace and love, And of how the site would bring about a new era of enlightenment. I was among those who were initially optimistic about its future. I believed that the billionaire's promises of freedom and equality would be fulfilled. I saw the site as a way to bring people together and to create a more just and equitable world.  However, my optimism was soon to be dashed. The billionaire's true colors began to show. He began to limit free speech, And he started to promote alt-right agendas. He silenced his critics, And he banne...