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submitted 3 days ago by King@sh.itjust.works to c/technology@lemmy.world

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[–] village604@adultswim.fan 3 points 2 days ago (1 children)

The problem is the state, not the surveillance. Surveillance does have legitimate societal benefits, but like any tool what matters is how it's used.

[–] SnoringEarthworm@sh.itjust.works 2 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago)

I agree that the (primary) problem is the state.

We're talking about surveillance in the context of a surveillance empire, not just cops having bodycams (that they they can turn off at will).

Surveillance at scale is like giving a chronic pain patient a freezer full of fentanyl.

With perfect discipline, it's not a problem. It's effective pain medication that they'll only use when they need it.

They will always find excuses to "need" it.