In order for what is described in the article to become a reality, it is necessary to resolve the issue with insane dictatorial leaders. I live in Ukraine, and we have been at war with Russia for 9 years. Russia occupied the Crimea, and unleashed a war on part of the Ukrainian territory - Donbass. The President of Russia declares that there is no such nation as Ukrainians.
When a nation is under the threat of military aggression and genocide, the importance of the functions of the government and the army increases. 9 years ago, I did not understand at all why the state spends a huge part of the budget on the army. Now I understand. If not for the Ukrainian army, a much larger part of the territory of Ukraine would have been occupied.
Therefore, the problem is complex. When we think about weakening the role of governments and increasing the influence of the DAO, we must simultaneously think about how to ensure security and minimize the influence of crazy world leaders like Putin.
With demise of the Nation-State, so goes the demise of the leaders. This is something few seem to agree with at this point but it will become evident over the next couple decades as we see a radical expansion of the digital world (to an ever greater degree than it is now).
Also, who is a worse dictator and more dangerous? Someone like Putin or Zuckerberg? Who has the ability to affect more people?
Finally, at some point, the aggression you speak will not be military in the same regard. That is 20th century. The next generation wars will be cyber in nature. That is why cybersecurity is one of the fastest growing fields.
No longer will military occupation be the way to take over a country. Instead, simply attack it and take over its networks.
Which brings us back to the problem of centralized entities in the world of data which governments are.
You are right, a very detailed discussion.
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