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jcarrcatzel 's review for:
Permanent Record
by Edward Snowden
What a great read. Snowden's writing is split between technical, esoteric explanations of IT work, yet contrasts each account with a narrative or description allowing the reader (or non-computer savvy layman) to breath. His determination and passion is inspiring. His story doesn't romanticise the traditional narrative of a knight in shining armour, one who reveals the truth and gets justice. It is the brutal, exhaustive, labour-intensive plight to tell the truth, with all the sacrifices of a real hero. Like the blurb on the back says, this book will stand the test of time, a true account of a rare time in history. A time when we were all complicit perhaps, missing the bigger picture.
Interesting that encryption may the only weapon we have, as national laws fail to keep up with the pace of the internet and cross borders. Thinking about my data overseas and spread around the planet. Disturbing thinking about predicting movements, behaviour, and how you can control someone that way, direct them towards a product, move them further along that predetermined path. Disturbing account of the man and son overseas, the supposed "suspect" while Snowden spied on them behind the camera.
Enjoyed the constant return to Lindsay and the importance and role of love. Felt deeply moved by final movements in Hong Kong, waiting in the apartment. Of being filmed, bare and naked in front of the camera. Watching the real footage was powerful, knowing how he felt in that moment.
Interesting that encryption may the only weapon we have, as national laws fail to keep up with the pace of the internet and cross borders. Thinking about my data overseas and spread around the planet. Disturbing thinking about predicting movements, behaviour, and how you can control someone that way, direct them towards a product, move them further along that predetermined path. Disturbing account of the man and son overseas, the supposed "suspect" while Snowden spied on them behind the camera.
Enjoyed the constant return to Lindsay and the importance and role of love. Felt deeply moved by final movements in Hong Kong, waiting in the apartment. Of being filmed, bare and naked in front of the camera. Watching the real footage was powerful, knowing how he felt in that moment.