RSA Asia: Pop star and activist Sir Bob Geldof hates Pokemon Go, Facebook and Twitter, and as he says he never bought anything online. It still uses an ancient Nokia 3100 so it does not have to take care of its safety on the internet.
The Irish pop star was found in Singapore during the closing of the RSA Security Conference.
He said digital lives are a distraction from humanity's mission that gives room to "idiots" like the Democratic presidential candidate Donald Trump, to far-right anti-immigration parties, and to bring prosperity to the poor.
"I have absolutely no need for any cyber security because of this device," Sir Bob told delegates, displaying his ancient silver Nokia.
“… People are fed up with nonsense like Pokemon Go, for fuck's sake.”
Sir Bob Geldof said he was "very disappointed and saddened" by Brexit, and feared the rise of nationalist and far-right leaders.
On the other hand he praised the ability of technology to spread prosperity, but he pointed out the huge gap in the field of education and essential access between the West and the developing world, urging those in charge to think about how IT could help alleviate poverty.
Bob had flown to Singapore after a gig with the Boomtown Rats in Brentwood Festival Cosa Sarà in the UK.
Certainly the acclaimed artist added a unique, more human touch to the RSA Security Conference.
