Pervasive security, or why paranoia can be a good thing

Once upon a time, humans lived in small bands, huddled together for warmth and security. We defended ourselves against predators by establishing secure perimeters – the cave-mouth, the palisade of stakes – and keeping close watch on the unfriendly night outside the radius of our firelight. This tendency to defend a perimeter against external threat … Continue reading Pervasive security, or why paranoia can be a good thing