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Privacy has become a very important issue in modern society, with companies and governments constantly abusing their power, more and more people are waking up to the importance of digital privacy.

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How do I convince normies to protect their privacy? (lemmy.zip)

submitted 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago) by idanay@lemmy.zip to c/privacy@lemmy.ml

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Often times, I tell people to what extend big tech is willing to hurt people, to collect more and more money, as in data! And the reaction is… disappointing. They either don’t care, sometimes even making jokes, or don’t get over the inconvenience of switching.

If I tell them that that some of those privacy apps, like brave compared to chrome, is more convenient, they don’t care. If I tell them that they hurt themselves by using big tech, like TikTok, they don’t care. If I tell them that their use of those apps hurt others, they don’t care.

I don’t think I am convincing enough. So what can I tell them?

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[–] banazir@lemmy.ml 64 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago)

Here's the thing: You don't. You can't. There are no magic words to make someone see things your way. You can give them ideas to mull over, but you can't convince someone who doesn't want to be convinced. You can be open, express your views and give your reasons to anyone willing to listen, but that is the extent of what you can do. Some people may eventually come to you for advice; welcome them and guide them as you can. Most people may take some bits from you but never start actually caring. That's ok, that's their way.

You can't force people to do things your way, nor should you try. Just be honest.