Good answers to Arguments against privacy (lemmy.world)

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What is a good comeback or argument towards people who say "But I have nothing to hide" when you try to information them that privacy is important?

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[-] railcar@midwest.social 8 points 23 hours ago

My spouse didn't get it until she watched Meredith Whittaker's SXSW talk. I just wasn't eloquent enough. She admitted I had made the same points, but not as well. Show people that video. https://www.youtube.com/live/AyH7zoP-JOg

this post was submitted on 20 Aug 2025

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