That's awesome, but I'm becoming more and more of a nutjob conspiracy theorist the more I see nowadays and I'm increasingly uncomfortable with stuff like this because I see it replacing our current supply chains, but they're all still being built with a component that requires some form of gatekeeping.
The FAA is considering making always-online a requirement for drones as part of the Remote ID initiative, my drone manufacturers have forced geofencing technology now that will prevent the drone from operating if you don't pre-authorize some flights through them (a chinese company, and we've already been authorized by the FAA), companies like twitter and google are intentionally censoring "public" conversation, search results, trending, etc.
What happens when something like this replaces Walmart and has a digital storefront that you order stuff through? The existing systems of distribution collapse and we're left with a centralized network that has one OFF switch and a generation that won't even be able to comprehend how goods were manufactured and dispersed prior to this tech. Want to print more plastic straws before your superbowl party? Sorry, straws are no longer available because 3D_company_01 CEO saw a picture of a turtle with a straw sticking out of it's eye. Critical of the current administration's immigration plan? Sorry Nazi, you have been banned from the digital marketplace and can no longer print your meals or clothes. Good luck digging for tubers, racist.
This stuff is being celebrated as a tool to put the power of creation in the hands of individuals and I think that's true
right now, but the more I see of technology the more convinced I am that it's a guaranteed path to a dystopian future because it removes physical barriers from everyone, malicious actors included. A small group of people with malicious intent have never had so many tools at their disposal to amplify their efforts. Anyone else getting 16 robocalls a day that start off with "CONGRATULATIONS From Marriott Hotels!"? Hundreds of thousands of outgoing scam calls every day, all coming from a few people.
Efficiency multiplier tools + a civilization becoming more and more tolerant of predators & criminals = fucking nightmare.
Tuco
- Not something I've tried to write out before, but I've had the thought for awhile now. Curious if you feel the same.
/tinfoil