[fosco]

I wondered this awhile back. albeit I took it in a different direction...

I think that social media already gives you opportunities to do things when you login with your social media account. I think in the future (and probably already happening) you get discounts for sharing your social media data and that higher classes (or wealthier people) can afford to not share that information which is why they will not use it. I do not think it will get to the point like it did in 15 million merits (see Black Mirror episode) but something along those lines, specifically money allows you to save time and 'purchase' privacy by not having to use these things that require your privacy in order to use because you can afford not to.

note: I deleted my facebook in 2008. I lost touch with a number of people, but the time I saved has been immeasurable.

[drieddust]

This is already happening. I have seen one media company pitching the same idea. They argue data is already sold. They want to make the process transparent and two way so when you share you get credits like things like streaming music etc.

Edit: minor grammar

[sogen]

I'd say that more than 1 company would be delighted to implement the black mirror episode: live in a box, 1-click order stuff delivered to your box, Pay if you Do Not want... some stuff.