Comment by Theodores
9 days ago
I was smirking at this until I remembered that I have just one USB stick as my 'backup'. And that was made a long time ago.
Recently I have been thinking about whether we actually need governments, nation states and all of the hubris that goes with it such as new media. Technically this means 'anarchism' with everyone running riot and chaos. But, that is just a big fear, however, the more I think through the 'no government' idea, the less ludicrous it sounds. Much can be devolved to local government, and so much else isn't really needed.
South Korea's government have kind-of deleted themselves and my suspicion is that, although a bad day for some, life will go on and everything will be just fine. In time some might even be relieved that they don't have this vast data store any more. Regardless, it is an interesting story regarding my thoughts regarding the benefits of no government.
Government is whatever has a monopoly on violence in the area you happen to live. Maybe it’s the South Korean government. Maybe it’s a guy down the street. Whatever the case, it’ll be there.