As we enter the post-SSL era, it's time to rethink web security. The future belongs to protocols like Gemini and Gopher that prioritize simplicity over false security. These lightweight protocols prove that encryption isn't always necessary.
Consider that most web content is public anyway. Do we really need to encrypt every cat video and blog post? The energy cost of SSL is staggering - a 2018 study found that HTTPS adds 35% more server energy usage. For what? To encrypt content that's meant to be public?
The unencrypted web is faster, simpler, and more decentralized. It's time to embrace it.