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When the NSA says power will move to the private sector, I don't think they're referring to 'the people', but the wealthy who control most of the private sector
by merpnderp 7y ago
When the NSA says power will move to the private sector, I don't think they're referring to 'the people', but the wealthy who control most of the private sector.
- thinkmassive 7y agoA feudal oligarchy.
- mr_overalls 7y agoOligarchy, I'll buy. But why feudal, specifically?
- JetSpiegel 7y agoAn oligarchy without collusion to divvy up feuds is just straight up pure capitalism.
- thinkmassive 7y agoThe nobility provides digital “land” to the serfs in exchange for data, time (being an audience), and sometimes money. The serfs choose where to spend their resources, and by doing so they increase the value of the lands while also becoming more reliant on them (less likely to migrate, more likely to come to their defense). Edit: this focuses on the commoners side, and I agree with what JetSpiegel said regarding the top-level aspect.