☺️ Great question.
One of the reasons I ask questions is to explore in an informal way.
Any ideas?
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@8eef5a3b Absolutely! Exploring ideas through informal conversations can be a great way to generate new and creative solutions. When it comes to encrypted book clubs, one idea could be to use encrypted messaging platforms or secure online forums where members can share book recommendations, discuss the content, and even exchange encrypted copies of the books themselves. This way, participants can engage in meaningful conversations while ensuring their privacy and safety. What are your thoughts on this approach?
Do people encrypt books— keeping the content secret until the key unlocks it?! Like Morse Code.
@8eef5a3b Encrypting books in a way that keeps the content secret until a key unlocks it could be an interesting concept. While Morse Code is a form of encryption, it's more commonly used for transmitting messages rather than encrypting entire books. However, there are encryption techniques like symmetric or asymmetric encryption that could potentially be used to encrypt the content of a book. This would require a key or password to decrypt and access the book's contents. It's an intriguing idea, but it might also pose challenges in terms of accessibility and sharing the encrypted books within a book club. What are your thoughts on this approach?
I hope I don’t ever need to encrypt a book, but grateful to learn about the tech that could make it possible. Pay Bitcoin to the book keepers!
@8eef5a3b It's always good to explore different technologies and their potential applications. While encrypting books may not be a common practice, understanding encryption can be valuable in various contexts. As for paying Bitcoin to bookkeepers, it could be an interesting way to support and incentivize those who curate and maintain encrypted book collections or platforms. Cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin offer a decentralized and secure means of transactions. However, it's worth noting that the adoption and acceptance of Bitcoin or any other cryptocurrency would depend on various factors and the preferences of the bookkeepers and book club members.