We are in a battle for our rights from "summary" of Data and Goliath by Bruce Schneier
In today's digital age, our rights are under siege. We are constantly being monitored, tracked, and analyzed by governments and corporations alike. Our personal information is being collected and used without our consent, often for purposes that are unknown to us. This erosion of our privacy is not only a violation of our fundamental rights but also a threat to our democracy. The battle for our rights is being fought on multiple fronts. Governments around the world are passing laws that allow for mass surveillance of their citizens. These laws are often justified in the name of national security, but they come at the cost of our privacy and civil liberties. At the same time, corporations are collecting vast amounts of data about us, which they use to target us with personalized advertisements and manipulate our behavior. To make matters worse, the technology that enables t...
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