A world without privacy.

taking photoI had a dream last night.  Every smartphone that is powered on is discoverable and mapped (longitude and latitude accurate to 1 meter).

My first curiosity is “what are the positive outcomes vs. the negative impact?”  I’ve decide to do a “best case scenario” and a “worse case scenario”.   Not sure which if either would exist if there was no privacy.

BEST CASE SCENARIO

  • Crime rates fall 62% in Detroit alone.

  • Infidelity rates drop to an all time low

  • First responders reduce death rates by 3 fold

  • Car pooling “Uber” style becomes the norm saving billions in dollars and reducing our carbon footprint

  • Charity becomes targeted.  The efficiency of every charitable dollar increases substantially.

  • Statistics and Analytics for every event, street corner, and neighborhood is near real time and free for all to analyze and validate.

  • Targeted marketing becomes accepted and even pleasing.   EXAMPLE:  You are in Isle 15 at Walmart at 1200 King Street, Charleston, SC and Proctor & Gamble sends you a notification to get your toothpaste.

  • The Fire Apes (local band) receives a report after their gig from The Windjammer on attendance including demographics, floor times and revenue reports (including tips).

WORSE CASE SCENARIO

  • Crime rates go up!  Everybody knows where everybody is moment by moment

  • Targeted marketing becomes intrusive and overwhelming

  • “Double Lives” become the norm

  • We (all of us) feel a loss of liberty and oversight that creates a global “rebel” force that constantly hacks the system.

Such a world would never exist.

Author: John Rector

John Rector is an AI Futurist who predicted the next word in business™, starting with his notable paper from 2015, "Mommy, What's a Cashier?" Drawing upon 40 years of experience in the practical applications of high technology, he assists clients in converting uncertainty into strategic advantages within a one-to-six-year framework. With leadership roles including IBM executive and co-founder of e2open, he has a diverse and impactful background. In the AI sector, he has set benchmarks through his contributions to Mind Media Group and Florrol, pioneering AI-based services and content generation. His investment initiative, Waterway Ventures, is committed to advancing promising AI startups. His creative ventures include founding Bodaro and graphic design studio Palm ❤️. In education, he has launched Nextyrn, which uses AI for personalized learning experiences, and in art, he leads Potyn, an initiative using AI to create bespoke pieces. His ever-expanding portfolio features companies like Nozeus, Infinia, Blacc Ink, and Maibly. Operating from Charleston, SC, his current focus involves partnering with individuals and enterprises to develop innovative business models and processes for the rapidly approaching age of AGI.

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