“my own habits–how often do I have personal data on my phone in a public place? My website lists plenty of information about me, and other places on the Internet probably reveal even more.” Personal data is everywhere in public

I think about this more and more. Over the last 25 years online, I’ve published quite a lot about myself. From my blog to social networks. Photos, videos, LinkedIn information. I’ve been a freelancer, with my address visible on Google Maps. It’s pretty impossible to remove all this information and make me invisible online. Which in a strange way is a good thing. Because there is no clear line between online and offline anymore. To disappear completely online would, after all these years, in my specific situation, mean something bad has happened offline.

To quote Nathan again:

The real defense against burglary (and identity theft) is our social contract.

This social contract helps us to know from each other that we are who we say we are. By voice, sight or touch. It is interesting to see how technological advancements in generative AI will help but also harm this social contract. We’re in for a wild ride I guess…