If you've got an hour to spare, you might want to check out this presentation by Bruce Schneier where he gives his thoughts on the future of security (it's evolving into a feudal model) and what the Internet means with respect to power. He talks a lot about privacy concerns, with some insightful thoughts about the how and why.
Bruce Schneier: Talks at Google
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