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How would we as a society decide that? The majority of society is more concerned with putting food on the table and paying their rent, and would have zero inter
by enitihas 7y ago
How would we as a society decide that? The majority of society is more concerned with putting food on the table and paying their rent, and would have zero interest in deciding to get rid of "paid by data" products. Unless we as a society can provide everyone the basic amenities first(food,home,maybe a job), I am not sure people are willing to let go these seemingly free services. Getting control of your data is very important, but the vast majority of humans have many far more pressing concerns.
- kekebo 7y agoThe assumption that most of western society is busy with securing basic survival seems like a constructed knockout argument. The fact that you are here to discuss the matter indicates that doesn't apply to yourself for instance. As for how society would decide it, I see consumer pressure as decisive, the more ethical handling of data becomes a selling point, the more financial incentives companies have to implement and market it. It's visible right now in how Apple positions itself against Google as the more privacy minded company with enough public appraisal to challenge, if not invalidate, your assumption.
- deogeo 7y ago"Do nothing until we've solved poverty." And there are many assumptions in your post that are not necessarily true: 1. Services could still be free to most users, with paid versions that provide more functionality. 2. Privacy invasion and advertising has a cost, that those very people worrying about food have to pay. They don't have to pay 2$/month for e-mail, but then will spend N$ for the expertly marketed toy/cereal their child is throwing a tantrum over, and their own purchasing choices will also be affected adversely - advertising works.