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Isn't it proportional to the population size and density? In a small human group anonymity isn't really a factor, therefore most want to restrain themselves in
by natmaka 6y ago
Isn't it proportional to the population size and density? In a small human group anonymity isn't really a factor, therefore most want to restrain themselves in order to avoid annoying known people, moreover when someone fails at it more often than not a third party knowing both the annoyed and the culprit tries (peacefuly) to restore peace.
When we need authoritarianism, something is too big.
- jones1618 6y agoGood point. Anonymity is good for some things, bad for others. Likewise, though, talk to anybody from a small town and they'll complain about the "tyranny" of everybody knowing who you are, who your family is, and where you live. So, there's a sweet spot somewhere between perfect freedom/privacy and perfect accountability/justice. It shouldn't take authoritarianism to sort out but we need to fight hard for the right balance of norms and laws to adapt to changing technology. Should my neighbor be allowed to fly a drone at the level of my daughter's bedroom window? Is it acceptable to record my every move and identify my face in a private shopping mall?