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by atchoo 1233 days ago
I am very sorry to hear that. Both false accusations and becoming an unprovable victim are terrifying.

I don't see how this all doesn't end with near total personal surveillance of one's life - audio & video.

Will culture change to accept everyone wearing body-cameras? We've made that step for law enforcement. Will there be next step? I wonder if those in charge of children will be next - teachers, priests, scout leaders etc. Healthcare workers? Politicians? And finally, everyone.

I can imagine encrypted systems that only give access to recordings in response to court orders. I can imagine a lot of people would opt-in without coercion just for self-preservation.