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Burt Lum
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Digital Ronin | Zen practitioner | Tech & Science in #Hawaii #broadband #digitalequity #innovation #technology, host of BytemarksCafe on HPR-1 & the occasional foodie post.
Why I gave the world wide web away for free | Tim Berners-Lee www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
Why I gave the world wide web away for free | Tim Berners-Lee
My vision was based on sharing, not exploitation – and here’s why it’s still worth fighting for
www.theguardian.com
September 29, 2025 at 3:33 AM
With all that’s going on with social media like X, TikTok and Meta/Oracle I think I’ll reminisce of the good ole days of SM here. Here are a few shots of Governor Ige’s portrait unveiling.
September 23, 2025 at 5:09 PM
This will be an important addition to Hawaii’s fiber infrastructure. If you’re in Hawaii, come check it out. open.substack.com/pub/bytemark...
Hawaiian Islands Fiber Link
Community Informational Meeting
open.substack.com
January 10, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Reposted by Burt Lum
I am watching with grave concern over the actions of the South Korean president to declare martial law, all because the opposition has blocked his agenda and impeached his cabinet.

Democracy is under assault across much of the world. We must be on highest guard here as well as Trump takes office.
December 3, 2024 at 2:25 PM
I’m afraid this is just the beginning : Sen. Ernst to DOGE: ‘Pull the Plug’ on BEAD Program broadbandbreakfast.com/sen-ernst-to...
Sen. Ernst to DOGE: ‘Pull the Plug’ on BEAD Program
19 Senate Republicans voted for the BEAD program a part of the 2021 infrastructure law.
broadbandbreakfast.com
December 2, 2024 at 1:51 AM
If you’re interested in the rise of China you need to watch PBS Frontline: China, the U.S. & the Rise of Xi Jinping www.pbs.org/wgbh/frontli...
China, the U.S. & the Rise of Xi Jinping
FRONTLINE examines the rise of Xi Jinping, his vision for China and the global implications.
www.pbs.org
November 28, 2024 at 7:03 AM
Meet the new Executive Director and CEO of the Hawaiʻi Technology Development Corporation, Damon Matteo: www.htdc.org/hawai%ca%bbi...
Hawaiʻi Technology Development Corporation Welcomes Damon Matteo as New Executive Director and CEO | Hawaiʻi Technology Development Corporation
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 19, 2024 HONOLULU – The Hawaiʻi Technology Development Corporation (HTDC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Damon Matteo as its new executive director and CEO. [...
www.htdc.org
November 23, 2024 at 1:56 PM
Elon loved Dogecoin so much he named a whole department after it.
November 22, 2024 at 5:53 AM
The crafting of the new world order.
China’s President Xi Jinping has invited New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon to visit Beijing in 2025, the latest move to stabilize relations with Western nations ahead of the return to power of US President-elect Donald Trump.
China’s Xi Holds ‘Positive’ First Meeting With NZ Prime Minister
China’s President Xi Jinping has invited New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon to visit Beijing in 2025, the latest move to stabilize relations with Western nations ahead of the return to power...
www.bloomberg.com
November 16, 2024 at 7:34 AM
I saw this rainbow yesterday in downtown Honolulu. That’s about the flattest bow I’ve ever seen.
November 15, 2024 at 4:51 PM
I guess more people are joining Bluesky. I wonder why?
November 12, 2024 at 4:52 PM
On todayʻs show we catch up with Brian Moon, CEO at the Pacific Telecommunications Council to find out about the upcoming PTC 2024 Conference. We also talk about PTC Beyond and the Humanity Innovation Hackathon. bytemarkscafe.org/2024/01/10/e...
January 11, 2024 at 7:19 AM
Itʻs a new year and a good time to start with Bluesky!
January 7, 2024 at 1:29 PM