Tom Friedman understands Information

''But here’s the fact: A China that can choke off conversations far beyond its borders and superempowered individuals who can expose conversations far beyond their borders — or create posses of “cyber-hacktivists” who can melt down the computers of people they don’t like — are now a reality. They are rising powers. A stable world requires that we learn how to get the best from both and limit the worst; it will require smart legal and technological responses.''

NYT

Mr. Friedman has it right. We entered a new Era last week.