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I didn't think about this. Asymmetry is interesting. So you're pro surveillance as long as it's symmetrical?


I'm saying whatever surveillance is in place should be symmetrical. As to how much surveillance, I believe symmetry naturally leads to boundaries. Asymmetry doesn't.

My mental model is a small town or village from 200 years ago - or even an early human tribe. Privacy was limited but it was universal.




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