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REVISITING THE CYPHERPUNK MANIFESTO. #Lift15 - @FredericJacobs

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MEET SOME CYPHERPUNKS

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“Privacy is necessary for an open society in the electronic age. Privacy is not secrecy. A private matter is something one doesn't want the whole world to know, but a secret matter is something one doesn't want anybody to know. Privacy is the power to selectively reveal oneself to the world.” A Cypherpunk's Manifesto by Eric Hughes

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“Cypherpunks Write Code”

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CLIPPER CHIP

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1996: EASE ON CRYPTO EXPORT CONTROLS

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CYPHERPUNKS PREDICTIONS • Anonymous digital cash will flourish • Privacy on the Internet • Free from censorship

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CRYPTOGRAPHY WAS SET FREE, BUT WHERE IS OUR PRIVACY?

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PRISM

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Corporate surveillance aka, surveillance as a business model

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WE’RE ASKING USERS TO MAKE A CHOICE. vs

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Cypherpunks ship usable and beautiful apps.

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PROOF OF CONCEPT

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A NEW BATTLE IN THE CRYPTO-WARS.

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“ The State will of course try to slow or halt the spread of this technology, citing national security concerns, use of the technology by drug dealers and tax evaders, and fears of societal disintegration.” Tim May 22 Nov 1992

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“ If privacy is outlawed, only outlaws will have privacy.” Philip R. Zimmermann June 1991

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@FredericJacobs THANKS. PUT A LOCK ON IT!