The current default physics-of-trust are dangerous-by-default.

· Bits and Bobs 8/17/26
  • The current default physics-of-trust are dangerous-by-default.
    • They require you to place open-ended trust in an entity now and irrevocably into the future.
    • You do this when consenting to a permission dialog, or choosing which silo to use.
    • Even if you understand the technical implications of your decision (highly unlikely), it's still structurally impossible to make that decision.
    • The actions of an entity can make them lose your trust.
    • I trusted 23andMe with my genome 10 years ago… but don't trust them now!
    • That case was well-known enough that I took the effort to remove my data.
    • But how many other cases are below our notice, and happening constantly?