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As always I am reminded that governments are run by the tech illiterate.
If they were run by techies, they'd do even more damage. Authoritarianism is the issue, not tech literacy.
On one hand, yeah
On the other hand, I'm scared about the day when someone who is tech literate gets into government and tries to push stuff like this
Can't they just put a metal box with a guard around the entire internet?
It is just a black box with a blinking light anyway.
Although the guard might get tired from climbing the stairs of the Elizabeth tower every day.
because the internet has the best reception up there?
It crowd 🤣
Put a sock in that tube there or I'll fine you.