It was a heady time back then. Lots of optimism and dreams.

Technology has improved in sophistication and accessibility but I agree that bright spirit has been muted over the years.

I first read the declaration back in the 90's when it seemed possible. Over time we have slowly drifted away from the grand vision and we're now in a dark place. That said, when I get really down about the state of the net/www/privacy I pull up the declaration to remind myself of what can be and what to fight for.

Today I feel invigorated, and there is work to be done.

We shall take his declaration as an inspiration to keep fighting for free information accross the world. The power of his thought comes from believing we're just moments away from liberating people living through oppression of information, just now as we're on HN, and there can be nothing stopping information from spreading.

ended up? it isn't over yet. we only lose if we stop trying to build a better cyberspace

It's not over yet