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The Dark Side of Surveillance in Promoting a Police State
Encouraging citizens to spy on one another using data collected by the government can lead to the creation of a police state. The incentives driving the desire for a surveillance state are not always aligned with the greater good.
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The use of surveillance to encourage citizens to watch each other fosters an environment of distrust, leading to a desire for a police state.
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Summary
The use of surveillance to encourage citizens to watch each other fosters an environment of distrust, leading to a desire for a police state. Although it is possible to find law violators with this data, the incentives for surveillance currently are not well-placed.
ChapterThe Dark Side of Surveillance in Promoting a Police State
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The Zelensky administration in Ukraine has implemented a government app that includes passports, licenses, and payment options all in one place.
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