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The Dark Side of KYC: Harming Privacy and Undermining Common Sense
Common sense implies that private citizens should enjoy the cloak of privacy while the state’s every move should be laid bare for all to see, given that they are, after all, public servants. However, Know Your Customer (KYC) and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) regulations present a disturbing reversal of power dynamics.
Free Speech and the Marketplace of Ideas in Modern Society
Free speech and the marketplace of ideas are fundamental to modern society. These concepts have been present in Western philosophy since the Enlightenment, and the American Revolution and subsequent founding of the United States promoted their value. The American experiment has demonstrated that these values are crucial for the functioning of a successful democracy. Today, technology has brought new challenges to free speech, particularly on online platforms. However, it is more important than ever to protect free speech, even on online platforms like Twitter, which has become the modern-day town square. Elon Musk's advocacy for free speech and the marketplace of ideas is particularly relevant in today's world. His tweets often challenge the status quo and push back against censorship and propaganda, which is crucial in a world where governments around the world continue to use censorship and propaganda to control their populations. The protection of free speech and the marketplace of ideas is essential to ensure that our society continues to thrive and progress.
A Call for Common Sense
In recent years, there has been a growing sense that the government is becoming too powerful and too intrusive. This has led to a backlash against government, with many people calling for a smaller, less powerful government that is more responsive to the needs of the people.