> data protection laws as you point out I don't think data protection is our problem. For one thing, if our government really meant it (which they don't), we

> data protection laws as you point out I don't think data protection is our problem. For one thing, if our government really meant it (which they don't), we could build businesses that attract customers from all over the world who need strong data protection laws they can't find anywhere else. For another thing, there probably is a huge, unexplored market for all kinds of software which would be in line with the current law. However, there are many roadblocks that hinder people from experimenting, like too much bureaucracy and financial dangers (UBI might come in handy here) And then there are "the little things". Take that law which urges you to fully disclose your address on your website. If I had build twitter, without knowing how it is going to turn out, I would not want my boss to be able to find out what I do in my spare time. In other words, I wouldn't have put it online.