02-07-2009, 02:40 AM
This is what wikipedia has to say about it:
The IAO's originally adopted logo, particularly the eye and pyramid, has long been associated with the symbolism of the Illuminat in various conspiracy theories surrounding the alleged New World Order. Interestingly the motto, scientia potentia est, was first stated by Sir Francis Bacon, whose connection to various secret societies, particularly the Freemasons, has often been suggested and discussed[27]. Some suggestions even go as far to say he was once a leader within the Freemasons.
Connections between the IAO and the popular social networking site Facebook have been also suggested as a hidden continuation of the program's intention to collect information on citizens. Theorists point out that the privacy policy of Facebook has raised many concerns about possible data-mining and that the relationships of persons funding Facebook shows close ties to peoples previously involved in the IAO. A short flash video released onto the internet called: "Does what happens in the Facebook stay in the Facebook" - talks of these connections calling for public awareness on the issue and discussing implications.
Although it could have some more insidious intentions.
The IAO's originally adopted logo, particularly the eye and pyramid, has long been associated with the symbolism of the Illuminat in various conspiracy theories surrounding the alleged New World Order. Interestingly the motto, scientia potentia est, was first stated by Sir Francis Bacon, whose connection to various secret societies, particularly the Freemasons, has often been suggested and discussed[27]. Some suggestions even go as far to say he was once a leader within the Freemasons.
Connections between the IAO and the popular social networking site Facebook have been also suggested as a hidden continuation of the program's intention to collect information on citizens. Theorists point out that the privacy policy of Facebook has raised many concerns about possible data-mining and that the relationships of persons funding Facebook shows close ties to peoples previously involved in the IAO. A short flash video released onto the internet called: "Does what happens in the Facebook stay in the Facebook" - talks of these connections calling for public awareness on the issue and discussing implications.
Although it could have some more insidious intentions.