In today’s digital age, any fully open system of communication is bound to decay over time. The influx of negative or unwanted messages can quickly overpower the positive ones, tarnishing the overall experience for users.
Imagine a scenario where databases containing personal information about every homeowner and their cell phone numbers are readily available. Now, picture an AI system relentlessly calling these individuals every day, inquiring if they are interested in selling their property. The sheer volume of these automated calls is staggering, with only a tiny fraction of them resulting in actual leads for real estate brokers.
This is just one example of how the open nature of communication channels, such as the phone, can be exploited to the point of no return. Multiply this by hundreds of similar schemes across various industries, and suddenly, the once-free and open platform we once cherished is forever changed.
The same fate befalls texting and email as well. An inbox flooded with thousands of unread messages becomes useless as a communication tool. In an open system, there needs to be a level of self-restraint and respect for one another. However, when that is replaced by automated spam and profit-driven motives, the system collapses under its weight.
In this environment, the value of permission and trust skyrockets, as nefarious actors relentlessly try to circumvent them for personal gain. As we move forward, it is crucial to uphold these values to preserve the integrity of open communication channels before they are irreversibly damaged.