The desire for and right to privacy is inherent in human nature. Thoughts are by their very nature private things and since rational thinking requires compartmentalization and classification they are not for everyone at everytime. More than thoughts but activities, interests, dislikes, associations and such should be kept private if one should wish.
In a digital world that is not the case. Information trades in kind on the internet and private networks. Pin numbers, pass words and code words unlock bill paying, purchases and informational sites. Satellite images are freely available on google and maps are plentiful.
The black economist publishes under a nom de plume not to conceal his identity but to set a very definite tone as to the nature of the work. That is to say that the black economist harbors no illusions as to the possiblity of his identity being secret or his personal habits and purchases.
On the other hand I did find the news that Apple computer downloads the libraries of itunes users disquieting.
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