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While we have found a way to establish and execute rules in the real world (legislature and jurisdiction) we have completely forgotten that we need something like that in the digital world as well.

And now a few VPs of Google and Apple dictate who's allowed to bring in their apps into their holy app store.

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> While we have found a way to establish and execute rules in the real world

You are assuming that states legislate primarily in the public interest. I disagree. Public pressure can influence legislation, but fundamental interests of ruling classes usually take precedent.

> we have completely forgotten that we need something like that in the digital world as well.

We have not "forgotten" something which is a claim, or opinion (and which I do not share).

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