[sp332]

It's talking about freedom from massive surveillance networks and unaccountable data collectors who use our data against us. Those didn't exist for most of human history. It's not just about neighborhood gossip.

[coremoff]

I agree, however the article conflates mass surveillance and personal privacy, and I felt it worth highlighting the distinction.

[printacorn]

They are both the same, because your neighbor contributes to mass surveillance. I don't feel that was worth highlighting at all because it's wrong.