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by smj-edison 409 days ago
It makes me think of the idea of legibility[1]: it's hard to understand incredibly large and complicated systems, so the solution is to simplify, and then enforce that simplification. From a high-level perspective, it seems reasonable to surveil everyone, to help them. I think someone really can delude themselves into thinking that it's necessary, utilitarian-style.

Now, if we designed technology for humans, we'd realize that most humans have local networks of trust. E.g. I talk to my friend in person, she tells me her discord handle, now we've established trust. In addition, trust is something that's gradually built, not given all at once in a EULA[2].

[1]: https://www.ribbonfarm.com/2010/07/26/a-big-little-idea-call...

[2]: https://ruben.verborgh.org/blog/2024/10/15/trust-takes-time/