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Does this lead to a functional definition of freedom that's actually more useful for more people than what we're used to? What is freedom? A functional definit
by JabavuAdams 14y ago
Does this lead to a functional definition of freedom that's actually more useful for more people than what we're used to?
What is freedom? A functional definition might be -- you're not prevented from doing things when you try to do them.
Interested in electronics? Want to build an igniter for your home-brew rocket engine? Fine ... if we know enough about you to conclude that it's for fun, not for killin'
Want to build a rocket? Great ... if you're not likely to endanger others or sell your knowledge to those who might.
In a perverse way, more detailed profiles could lead to better discrimination between those who have esoteric interests but are unthreatening vs. those whose who are threats.
Of course, if you build it, it will be abused ... but it's an interesting thought experiment.