> Is it also a failure (moral or otherwise) for the State to not tell citizens of this particular duty? Yes - but realistically, what do you think State educat

> Is it also a failure (moral or otherwise) for the State to not tell citizens of this particular duty? Yes - but realistically, what do you think State education is _for_? Primarily, it's to ensure a citizenry that obeys and supports laws. Staying informed is a very distant second, and participation is actively quashed from the get-go. (What proportion of your local school board consists of children?) As for how to stay informed - learn the basics of the technologies involved, and follow the news feeds of folks with a deep interest in the field. In this case, the EFF is a good start. But realistically, there's too much for one person to cover. Tech? Sure, perhaps. But then there's medicine, finance, real estate, construction ... So really, what you're left with is electing representatives who will provide responsible oversight. But realistically, almost all of them are in the pockets of lobbyists at this point. TBH I'm not sure what the solution is, here. So perhaps it _isn't_ a moral failure any more, because the scope has grown to the point where most people say "fuck it" and give up.