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Re:Lockheed is now tracking phones and walkie-talkies from s... by refurb on Sunday November 19, 2023 @12:14AM (#38329302)
> I have argued that privacy is largely an artifact of the lack of technology

That's certainly true.

Think about trying to "disappear" now. 50 years ago, it wasn't so hard. Police data wasn't available online. People didn't carry devices that were constantly connected to the mobile network. CCTV cameras and facial recognition didn't exist.

Now? It would be far, far harder.

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Re:Lockheed is now tracking phones and walkie-talkies from s... by anonfromsomewhe on Sunday November 19, 2023 @12:25AM (#38329370)
I understand every concern about privacy but 50 years ago crime rate was a lot higher in almost every country. We as humans were more violent with lack of tech or no tech. This recent 50-30? years is the most peaceful time in history by far.Tech improves our lives, and somehow makes us busy and makes us wayy less violent. Privacy is the cost here? does it worth it? I really don't know
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