Comment by sowbug
2 years ago
The actual mechanisms don't matter that much. The point is not letting government or big corporations default to being the gatekeepers for (or monitors of) basic -- and legal -- social activities like communicating or transferring value. Information technology has shrunk the world, but our rights shouldn't also shrink.
I'm not talking about a choice of implementation. I'm pointing out you suggested a brick wall for a road. It's not picking a dirty road or asphalt. it's a wall. it's not a fitting concept.
but again, you are correct on the concepts. I would only add that corporations and gov are not that separate as you think. They have that power because they must have that power. capital will flow. rentiers will get paid. and those rentiers either have connections or they are the inteligence agencies. Do you think cesar could just fire the praetorian guard?