As memory serves back then an argument was presented that TC could/would serve as the backbone for pervasive surveillance and the counter argument was those those claims were made by folks who didn't get it, did not understand the technology. The counter-arguments were not, as I recall, based on inclinations, likelihoods, interests etc ... The counter-arguments were couched in arrogance and certainty about the technology, what it is, and what it will be. I can blame.
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