Happened to connect with Jim in Shanghai via Skype for a few minutes, a couple of days ago. As you heard on my interview with him, he's now there... Interesting international tech detail - Jim says that Skype is one of the few communication technologies that is uncensorable in China, because of its encryptions. He thinks Skype is world-changing in its implications.
Jim did the cover article in the new Atlantic (September 2006), and I highly recommend that everyone read it. He told me that it's the most important piece he's done for a while. It's another great example of Jim's ability to distill the simple but not-overtly-obvious truths in a complex situation. Basically, he says we've won the battle against terrorism, but could lose a lot more than a battle if we don't mature our own reactions and responses to it. Perfectly timed message esp. in light of the UK/airline terrorist plot of the last few days...
Jim did the cover article in the new Atlantic (September 2006), and I highly recommend that everyone read it. He told me that it's the most important piece he's done for a while. It's another great example of Jim's ability to distill the simple but not-overtly-obvious truths in a complex situation. Basically, he says we've won the battle against terrorism, but could lose a lot more than a battle if we don't mature our own reactions and responses to it. Perfectly timed message esp. in light of the UK/airline terrorist plot of the last few days...