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I think Twitter fails to realize that cyber space will ultimately supersede real world in its importance as a common space to interact, transact, communicate an
by mmaunder 6y ago
I think Twitter fails to realize that cyber space will ultimately supersede real world in its importance as a common space to interact, transact, communicate and live. We’re already close to that point.
This: “Generally, we want to hear from the public on whether or not they believe world leaders should be subject to the same rules as others on Twitter. And, should a world leader violate a rule, what type of enforcement action is appropriate.” is interesting.
The trouble is that, from Twitters perspective, they are the arbiter of how these interactions happen. Same for other major platforms.
It fails to address the question of whether private for profit corporations should be sole arbiters of the very substrate upon which we live and its rules.
Once the public and world governments think this through and fully game it out, I don’t think they’ll settle for the current status quo.
We’re already seeing internet shutdowns during elections in certain countries as a course and crude enforcement or regulatory action. I’d expect this to become more granular over time and to expand.
- loveistheanswer 6y ago>Once we have surrendered our senses and nervous systems to the private manipulation of those who would try to benefit from taking a lease on our eyes and ears and nerves, we don't really have any rights left. Leasing our eyes and ears and nerves to commercial interests is like handing over the common speech to a private corporation, or like giving the earth's atmosphere to a company as a monopoly. -Marshall Mcluhan, 1966