Here is swordfishBob's idea for how computer components should be redesigned to operate, inspired by the ban of calling one drive a "master" and one a "slave". This is taken from his post on slashdot.

Drives should not be dominant and submissive. Nor should any other componentry (also consider Bus Mastering on PCI, or even USB requiring a host to master all devices).

No, all are equal. Any collection of devices with connection should either take turns making the decisions, or should hold a voluntary election where all devices have equal influence.