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While on vacations I picked @Edward Snowden's Permanent Record for my poolside reading.

Only halfway through it but it looks like a good choice. It's very inspiring to see Snowden's account of his (and my) generation growing with the Internet and the way it felt in the early days.

That's part of what makes stuff like nostr so heartwarming, it's the hope of getting that 'vibe' back.

Let me know your thoughts. #bookstr
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ww · 137w
Exactly. nostr feels like the internet in 1997.
Keel · 137w
You remember how modems were hissing going online ? Text based Amazon ? IRC first time with a person thousands miles away ? 😀
m0xie · 133w
Great read! One of my favorites
SMS · 133w
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SeedSigner · 133w
Enjoyed Greenwald's book on the Snowden disclosures, would be interesting to hear about everything from his perspective.
x92vbb · 133w
I also can highly recommend that book. Though it describes technology from 15 years ago. Enjoy reading! 👍🧡
Lord Soth · 133w
I listened to the audiobook when it first came out. Highly enjoyed!
freecritter · 132w
Listened to it multiple times and helps keep the plot in my mind of what #bitcoin and #nostr can help overcome.
Cato · 132w
I've not got around to reading the book but I keep getting job invitations to join the intelligence services, is this a career you would recommend Ed? In all seriousness though, you're a personal hero and I feel honoured being able to connect in this digital space. Thank you for everything you have...
Addict · 105w
Read Greenwald's account too!