The Internet of Consent
By Anil Dash
Category: Technology › Privacy
Tags: Ethics
Vision for web rebuilt around explicit user consent, not surveillance assumptions. Technical/privacy manifesto challenging data collection as default
Rolly's Take
This blog speaks to those who find themselves deeply unsettled by the quiet erosion of privacy in a world where consent has become an afterthought. It resonates with the mindful, the critical thinkers who refuse to accept the status quo without question, seeking a web that respects individual agency and integrity. Here, the complexities of data ethics are explored not just as a technical issue, but as a call for a more humane digital landscape — inviting readers to grapple with the dissonance between online practices and the values they uphold in their everyday lives. The thought-provoking reflections stir a quiet rebellion, urging you to reconsider what it truly means to be seen and acknowledged in a space that often feels invasive.