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Balancing Privacy and Freedom in a Free Society
42:01 - 46:46 (04:44)
This podcast explores the trade-offs individuals make between privacy and freedom in a free society, where people have not necessarily experienced the negative outcomes of sacrificing privacy for security, yet they must make daily choices to strike a balance between the two.
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In free societies, people tend to prioritize safety over privacy as they have not personally experienced the results of the trade-off.
42:01 - 44:54 (02:53)
Safety, Privacy
Summary
In free societies, people tend to prioritize safety over privacy as they have not personally experienced the results of the trade-off. Living more privately may lead to more freedom but it comes at the cost of convenience.
ChapterBalancing Privacy and Freedom in a Free Society
Episode#231 – Alex Gladstein: Bitcoin, Authoritarianism, and Human Rights
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The constructs of democracy and balance of power were invented, as are systems for collecting data.
44:55 - 46:46 (01:50)
Decentralization
Summary
The constructs of democracy and balance of power were invented, as are systems for collecting data. With the potential for inventions that prevent centralized power, a decentralized world may be possible.