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technology is neither good nor bad; it's an ongoing process of evolution. It is also a force of power. It is necessary to ensure the safety and liberty of the
by zemo 13y ago
technology is neither good nor bad; it's an ongoing process of evolution. It is also a force of power. It is necessary to ensure the safety and liberty of the people that no single monopoly over these technologies exist.
now, let's say some new area of technology emerges. If the only entities capable of wielding that technology are for-profit corporations, the people may find themselves unable to defend themselves against being subject to this technology. And so, in order to maintain the safety of the people, the people must always be abreast of the latest technologies.
They're no less an example of technology advancement because they can be viewed as a civil rights organization. They're at the forefront of technological civil rights. I merely posit that they are not a technology company because I would define a technology company as a company that exists to sell technology for profit. Mozilla does not exist for this purpose: Mozilla exists to safeguard the rights of the many, and they do so by staying at the forefront of technological advancement with regards to The Internet.
- kybernetikos 13y agoAnd this is part of why I found this whole fiasco so sad. As far as I'm concerned Mozilla is one of the very few technology companies I trust, and they have an enormously important role in safeguarding many of our rights in practice. I think that this whole affair has deeply harmed them and we need them strong.