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But the mental impact comes from perceiving the direct impact on physical well being, incorrectly or otherwise. In other words, if individuals believe (and alieve) that the risk of physical danger is so infinitesimal small, there would be no mental impact too.

On contrast, the chilling effect of surveillance could be physical, not immediately, granted, but potentially large in the long run.



It's also about lack of control, no different than the fear of airplanes over cars.




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