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Probably because the regime doesn't actively affect most people's lives much more than a regular government. It's just people who speak out or act out that get
by beaconstudios 8y ago
Probably because the regime doesn't actively affect most people's lives much more than a regular government. It's just people who speak out or act out that get oppressed.
This is just me assuming, but is guess that China is OK for quiet, well behaved unquestioning citizens.
- jobigoud 8y agoThe social credit score goes way beyond speaking out. It touches all the minor infractions, speeding tickets, jaywalking, not paying your rent or other debt on time, etc.
- beaconstudios 8y agoThis has only just been implemented though, so we've yet to see the reaction of the populace.
- jobigoud 8y agoParts of it are already in place. You can listen to this Planet Money episode #871 from last month where they interview a guy that has his mug displayed on a billboard and people hear a warning message when they call his phone, because he couldn't repay a loan. https://www.npr.org/sections/money/2018/10/26/661163105/episode-871-blacklisted-in-china https://www.npr.org/sections/money/2018/10/26/661163105/epis...