ARTICLE "A Declaration of the Independence of Cyberspace" (1996) – Barlow declares cyberspace as an independent realm free from government control, asserting that traditional governments have no moral right to impose their sovereignty on the digital world. He describes cyberspace as a place without borders, governed by its own social contract and collective self-regulation, where free expression transcends race, economic status, and geographic limits. "Decrypting the Puzzle Palace" and "Crime and Puzzlement" – These works focus on government surveillance and privacy issues, examining how state control clashes with individual freedoms in the digital age. "A Not Terribly Brief History of the Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF)" – Chronicles the founding and mission of the EFF, which Barlow co-founded to protect civil liberties in the digital world. "A Plain Text on Crypto Policy" and "Barlow, Denning on the Clipper Chip Scheme" – These discuss Barlow’s opposition to government policies limiting encryption and his defense of strong privacy measures. "Selling Wine Without Bottles: The Economy of Mind on the Global Net" and "The Economy of Ideas" – Barlow explores the evolving nature of intellectual property in the digital age, arguing that traditional concepts of ownership, based on physical goods, are inadequate for information and ideas in cyberspace. "Through Many Panes of Shattered Glass", "Thinking Locally, Acting Globally", and "Across the Electronic Frontier" – Address the social and philosophical implications of a globally connected, digitally-driven world, advocating for ethical engagement and the protection of individual freedoms. "Being in Nothingness" and "The Pursuit of Emptiness" – These reflect Barlow’s broader philosophical musings on life, happiness, and existentialism, often connecting these themes to the tension between materialism and the evolving digital world. "Jackboots on the Infobahn: Clipping the Wings of Freedom" and "Stopping the Information Railroad" – Criticize government and corporate attempts to control the flow of information and limit the openness of the internet.