The only way to manage this [ explosion of data ] is true transparency and no anonymity. In a world of asynchronous threats, it is too dangerous for there not to be some way to identify you. We need a [verified] name service for people. Governments will demand it.

Ok, so he probably wasn't drunk on anything other than raw power -- but the text of Schmidt's speech at Technomy paints a sobering picture of where Google is headed.

Here's a hint; They're pretty evil. Get over it.

Schmidt talks a lot about "prediction" during his remarks and in a chilling indication of Google's thoughts on protecting your privacy, Schmidt slips us all the finger; "Governments will demand [transparency, an end to anonymity]."

Feeling a bit nervous, John Anderton?