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I think we should just reclaim the EM spectrum (IIRC, roughly 450-700 MHz) used by the broadcasters to build a better wireless network owned by the people. Perh

I think we should just reclaim the EM spectrum (IIRC, roughly 450-700 MHz) used by the broadcasters to build a better wireless network owned by the people. Perhaps a mesh network of sorts; the specifics could be worked out, but it should be considered. What a large piece of spectrum to waste on one-way communication, mostly filled with crappy adverts.

Zancarius 12y ago
I kinda like this "scorched earth" policy: If public airwaves paradoxically cannot be used by the public because of performance/copyright laws, why not just scrap it? I had a curious thought this morning, probably echoing some of the sentiments I've read here (and elsewhere). We're overlooking the precipice of a sort of "regulation paralysis" that's threatening the tech industry in the US. If we continue down this path, in 20 years, we're going to be substantially behind other nations. And to what end? To protect incumbent companies that have deep pockets for lobbying efforts in their financial favor? Where was that study that suggested reading news leads to depression? I should stop while I'm ahead.