Wikileaks, Cable gate & Julian Assange: the next Hollywood blockbuster?
The publication of 250.000 cables between US government and it's foreign embassies, also called "Cable Gate" has put the eyes of the world on Wikileaks and Julian Assange again. It seems clear that more and more governments are fed up with Wikileaks and the US, Sweden and Australia are already looking for him and starting criminal investigations. Apparently the charges for rape in Sweden have been dropped but Julian still has to deal with the sexual harassment and molestation charges. So what to make of Julian Assange? Is he a danger to our safety? Do we need Wikileaks? Is he a genius or a fool? Is he a rapist or is it a conspiracy to get rid of him? And why is he still alive?
My moment of fame with Sarah Lacy
I hate to disappoint everyone, I know I have a reputation but if you're thinking for even one minute that I'm gonna take on or bash Sarah Lacy you must be out of your friggin mind! Listen, I don't mind taking on VC (who likes VC anyway?). Nor do I mind banter at Smitty from Koprol, he has a good sense of humor. Taking on Google, cape deh, too easy. I mean things like that are good for the visits and KPI's of this struggling blog startup but taking on Sarah Lacy is like risking instant suicide. She can crush me within a heartbeat, instant banishment from the digital world. Facebook profile deactivated, kicked out of Twitter and eternal mailbombs. My VC will instantly pull the plug and I will probably be the most hated person in the global digital community. Rule #1: don't touch Sarah! Get it? Capice?
No, this post is about self mockery. This is about another awkward moment during an introduction which I seem to have many lately, so bare with me for a minute.