Remember that we’re wired to respond to personal news. That’s the secret to Facebook’s and tabloid magazine’s success. So as happy as I am about this, let it also be a reminder that Snowden's not the story. The fate of the internet is.

If you haven't read it, this is a great article on the subject: http://www.theguardian.com/technology/2013/jul/28/edward-sno...