> "I'm only saying that if your goal is to prevent the NSA from working against you then this isn't the way to prevent that" We shouldn't be looking for "the w

> "I'm only saying that if your goal is to prevent the NSA from working against you then this isn't the way to prevent that" We shouldn't be looking for "the way". We should be looking for "ways" This is something that mathematicians can do (and I would say CS people as well). This action is not meant to exclude other action. Programmers can also work on systems that are more difficult to subvert, companies can find new ways to not collect personal information in the first place, the general population can call for reform and ultimately trials for the guilty parties, individuals in trusted positions can leak details and/or engage in sabotage... Every potential avenue for change should be explored. In parallel. Deeply.