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Although I largely agree with the premise, the author assumes that the only way to solve this problem is with government regulation. I think a better way to sol
by yafujifide 12y ago
Although I largely agree with the premise, the author assumes that the only way to solve this problem is with government regulation. I think a better way to solve this problem is with decentralization. The problem Uber solves is one of coordination. This does not require a central intermediary like Uber. It could be solved in a decentralized manner with p2p networks. With a decentralized Uber, only you and the driver would know where you started from and where you went. Privacy would be improved.
- brador 12y agoSerious question, how would a decentralised system have dealt with the recent uber driver rape case?
- pavanred 12y agoTo provide some context, an Uber driver was arrested on rape charges in Delhi today. Uber allegedly hired a repeat sex-offender driver without a mandatory police background verification. [1] And, I agree that a decentralized system without any regulation or oversight could probably improve privacy but is definitely not the solution. [1] http://www.firstpost.com/living/cab-driver-a-repeat-offender-uber-should-take-moral-responsibility-for-delhi-rape-1838175.html http://www.firstpost.com/living/cab-driver-a-repeat-offender...