Entelligence: Conspiracy theory, part one

Entelligence is a column by technology strategist and author Michael Gartenberg, a man whose desire for a delicious cup of coffee and a quality New York bagel is dwarfed only by his passion for tech. In these articles, he’ll explore where our industry is and where it’s going — on both micro and macro levels — with the unique wit and insight only he can provide.


We’ve all heard the great conspiracy theories of our time. President Kennedy was killed by more than one gunman. The moon landing was hoax, a drama secretly recorded on a stage set somewhere in Atlanta or Texas. More recently, the attacks on the World Trade Center were really perpetrated by the US, not Islamic terrorists. There are far more, I assure you. What’s funny is that in the last few years, our industry has spun off a number of conspiracy theories worthy of being made into a movie. Apple, Microsoft, RIM, HP, Palm — you name it, and there’s a story being told. Of course, with most of these stories it’s never direct from the source. It’s people, who know of people, who knew someone, who heard from a friend that… something happened. As with all good tales, there’s always someone who will believe.

Oliver Stone, are you listening? Here are my five favorite tech conspiracies.

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