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As Lessig said, the code is law. Given facebook's role, undoubtedly they will (and do) play a role in governance.
by denom 10y ago
As Lessig said, the code is law. Given facebook's role, undoubtedly they will (and do) play a role in governance.
- return0 10y agoFacebook could upend the world order if they built elections into their platform. I mean who 's gonna delegitimize a government elected online by massive audience? People would create new countries
- JBReefer 10y agoI really don't believe that's realistic, and if you think that it's possible I would encourage you to broaden your social groups. The idea of a private company holding an election to choose my representatives is completely unacceptable - much less the concept that it would be global and not tied to the places I care about. People go to war over that kind of thing.