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dyauspitryesterday at 9:42 PM2 repliesview on HN

That has always been the question. Are you willing to be constantly surveilled for marginally more security?


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thewebguydyesterday at 10:00 PM

Me, absolutely not. Unfortunately, my opinion seems to be increasingly in the minority and more and more people will happily be surveilled for even just an illusory promise of safety.

The harsh truth is that safety/security can never be guaranteed. No amount of surveillance will 100% prevent any individual from being a victim of a crime. Surveillance might help catching the criminal to face justice afterwards, but it will never 100% prevent.

Because of that, and because of the potential for abuse, it is better to not be under constant surveillance than it is to give up your rights and privacy for no guarantees.

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toephu2yesterday at 10:01 PM

If it leads to a high-trust society, yes. (e.g., see Singapore)

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