The gradual disappearance of open wireless networks is a tragedy of the commons, with a confusing twist of privacy and security debate. This essay explains why the progressive locking of wireless networks is harmful — for convenience, for privacy and for
The Contact Summit will take place October 20, 2011 at the Angel Orensanz Foundation in New York City. Doors open at 7:30am. The summit will commence promptly at 9:00am.