Telemetry for Humans
Telemetry for Humans is a foundational OMXUS principle that transforms the relationship between people and their data. This is not surveillance OF you. This is intelligence ABOUT you, owned BY you, serving YOU.
The Distinction
| Surveillance | Telemetry for Humans |
|---|---|
| Hidden collection | Transparent collection |
| Asymmetric power | You own the data |
| Used against you | Serves your interests |
| Controlled by others | Controlled by you |
What We Collect and Why
| What We Collect | Why | Who Benefits |
|---|---|---|
| Mood patterns | AI insights on your wellbeing | You |
| Activity data | Prove your contributions | You |
| Location proximity | Help arrives in 60 seconds | Everyone nearby |
| Voting history | Verify your voice counted | You + transparency |
How It Works
Data Ownership
All data generated by your activity in the OMXUS network is:
- Cryptographically signed by your ring
- Stored in your control — you decide who sees what
- Useful to you — provides insights about your own patterns
- Verifiable — you can prove what you've done
No Central Access
There is no central server that aggregates everyone's data. Your information:
- Lives on the mesh network, encrypted
- Is decrypted only with your key
- Cannot be accessed without your ring
- Is not sold, shared, or exploited
Transparency Works Both Ways
If there IS any observation, everyone sees:
- Vouching chains are public
- Responsibility propagation (1/3^n) is visible
- Vote signatures and tallies are open
- Contract completions are recorded
No hidden watchers. No asymmetric knowledge. We all see. We all know. We all benefit.
The Power of Self-Knowledge
When you own your data, you gain:
Personal Insights
- Patterns in your mood and energy
- Correlations you might not notice
- Trends over time
- Early warning signals
Proof of Contribution
- Verified record of your work
- Reputation that travels with you
- Evidence of your reliability
- History that can't be erased or disputed
Collective Intelligence
- Aggregated (anonymized) patterns help everyone
- Epidemiological insights emerge
- Resource allocation improves
- Community health becomes visible
Why This Is Not Surveillance
The critical differences:
Intent
- Surveillance: Control and punishment
- Telemetry: Understanding and assistance
Power
- Surveillance: Asymmetric — they watch, you don't
- Telemetry: Symmetric — you see what's collected about you
Ownership
- Surveillance: They own the data
- Telemetry: You own the data
Use
- Surveillance: Used against you
- Telemetry: Used for you
Technical Implementation
Encryption
All personal data is encrypted with your ring's key. Only you can decrypt it.
Selective Sharing
You choose what to share and with whom. The default is private.
Audit Trails
Every access to your data is logged and visible to you.
Data Portability
Your data is yours. You can export it, delete it, or take it with you.
The All-or-None Principle
From the Principles: If surveillance exists at all, it must be fully public. No secret watching.
This means:
- If location is tracked, everyone's location is tracked equally
- If votes are recorded, all votes are visible
- If activity is monitored, the monitoring is itself monitored
- No special access, no backdoors, no exceptions