"We are on a path today which, if nothing changes, will lead to a world with the potential for greater government power, intrusion, and control. We can change this; these technologies can revolutionize the relationship between individuals and organizations, putting them both on an equal footing for the first time."
— Hal Finney (Protecting privacy with electronic cash, 1993)
#government #freedom
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