So, originally I was in favor of a simple file-permission based model for protecting us from each other. I.e. there would be various flags (see\/touch\/telepath\/whatnot) and each of us could set and clear them for individuals and groups.<\/p>\n
The sentence that made me rethink this was me wanting to restrict all members of the US government from communicating with me. It was undoubtedly a emotional overreaction to yet another police shooting, combined with making the mistake of googling ‘is the US a police state’. <\/p>\n
Now, I think this might be one of those rare examples where adding some complexity would help. The first thing I’d add is a timer with a maximum value – i.e. I can block the US government for 5 minutes, or a year, or five years, but not indefinitely. A second radio button would specify whether at the end of the timer I should be asked if I want to clear the bit, or if it should just clear. More invasive bits should be on a default-deny rather than default-allow – i.e. I’d like to have to set telepathy on for you before you can read my mind.<\/p>\n
I do however always worry – any time a design requires more complexity, I suspect it’s not the right design. I don’t know what the right answer is, though. But while I think a file permission universe would be a interesting place to visit, I am not yet convinced I’d want to be locked in it for eternity. <\/p>\n
One of the questions I’m asking is what sort of universe could you enjoy forever? What *possible* option wouldn’t end up as torture?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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