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0 pointslifeisstillgood1y ago0 comments

No. We build our societies to be as beneficial for us whilst accepting the compromises.

Cars are waaaay better than horses. So now we have systems of licensing, proving you are capable of driving safely, ways to track your car ensure it is driven safely - perhaps originally if a police officer saw you and now every minute of the day we can see if you are speeding or potentially dangerous

We did all this over time, but the current system woukd give Sherlock Holmes a heart attack.

But we had to find ways for millions and millions to live on top of each other - it is not perfect and can be improved - and should be done with care.

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em-bee1y ago

so we collect the data that is needed to track cars. but that doesn't mean we should just allow the collection of all data. the collection of data must server a purpose where the needs of the society outweigh the needs of the individual. this must be proven on a case by case basis.

so for example it is not necessary to track the route you take with your car, or who is inside, in order to find out if you are speeding. speed can be measured anonymously, and only when you break the speed limit, the camera saves the recording, scans the license place and identifies the owner/driver of the car. there is no need to collect any data on cars that are not speeding.

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0 pointslifeisstillgood1y ago0 comments

No. We build our societies to be as beneficial for us whilst accepting the compromises.

We did all this over time, but the current system woukd give Sherlock Holmes a heart attack.

But we had to find ways for millions and millions to live on top of each other - it is not perfect and can be improved - and should be done with care.

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em-bee1y ago

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