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"Memes are powerful, and so is the surveillance state." "It’s something that we all have to be aware of — the panopticon. We’re surveilled at all times, and it’s always framed as a safety thing, when rarely is that the case. It’s more of a deterrent and a fear tactic to try to keep people in line."
Mar 28, 2025, 4:09 PM
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