The Return of Peer to Peer Computing

Explore the resurgence of peer-to-peer computing in this keynote address from EuroPython 2013. Delve into the future of technology, examining Germany's drone program and spying history, and the global IT community's role in shaping our digital landscape. Analyze the centralization of communication, espionage cartels, and potential disruptions through end-to-end encryption and metadata management. Investigate emerging technologies like WebRTC, browser-based peer-to-peer communication, and mesh networking. Consider the implications of convenience versus privacy, and reflect on the words of Steve Wozniak regarding centralized communication. Gain insights into the potential shift away from centralized models towards a more distributed, secure digital future.

Introduction
The future
What are my children going to ask
Germanys drone program
Germanys spying history
Ministerium
Global IT community
Google
The Internet
Policy and laws
The Middle Ages
Communication
Centralization
Espionage cartels
How to disrupt this
Endtoend encryption
Metadata
Skype
Space Monkey
Its not about him
Ownership
Taboo
Spacemonkey
Realtime communication
WebRTC
PeertoPeer
Browser support
WebRTC mediation
Who owns mediation
The webRTC
Web Crypto
Virtual Networking
Wireless LAN
Mesh Networking
Community Networks
BitTorrent
History
Multitier models
Whoo
Convenience
Steve Wozniak
Centralized communication