The problem

"The problem," your friend explains, "is that this chat room has to be for everyone."

"Global community," you say with a knowing nod.

"Exactly. Everyone. Even if they have terrible internet in some hut in the desert. They should be included."

"Mass interconnection," you add.

"Exactly! So it needs to be fast. And lightweight. And beautiful. And dynamic."

"So everyone will be talking at once? Won’t that be-"

"A worldwide collective, yes."