I do have two data identities. I have my name, Bruce Sterling, which is my public name under which I write novels. I also have my other name, which is my legal name under which I own property and vote.
Bruce SterlingYou don't get to cut that chain of evidence and start over. You're always going to be pursued by your data shadow, which is forming from thousands and thousands of little leaks and tributaries of information.
Bruce SterlingI don't think there's much distinction between surveillance and media in general. Better media means better surveillance. Cams are everywhere.
Bruce Sterling