As we live more and more of our lives online, this control is tantamount to having powerful cameras and microphones in every cafe, on every street corner, at home, in every public and private space, recording everything that happens in a convenient, searchable format.
If this was the case in meatspace, it would certainly have a chilling effect on freedom of thought and discussion.
This may still add up to a net positive for us, but for the next generation(s), who will live more and more of their lives online, the implications are disastrous and, likely, a net negative compared to no internet.
If this was the case in meatspace, it would certainly have a chilling effect on freedom of thought and discussion.
This may still add up to a net positive for us, but for the next generation(s), who will live more and more of their lives online, the implications are disastrous and, likely, a net negative compared to no internet.