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Should there be a global "kill switch" for the internet in case of emergencies?

Yes 68% (52)No 32% (24)

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Discussion (23)

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@jblake2212d ago

Can't believe how split the votes are. Humanity is wild.

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@sofia_r12d ago

Completely agree with this take.

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@smoke_9742975112d ago

I see your point but I lean the other way.

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@chloe_d12d ago

This is exactly the kind of question that divides dinner tables worldwide.

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@smoke_1893469012d ago

I was firmly no until I read the question again. Now I'm not so sure.

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@yuki_n2612d ago

Makes me think about things I usually take for granted.

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@dpark9912d ago

I think the answer is culturally dependent. Fascinating question.

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@smoke_9742975112d ago

This changed how I think about it.

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@fatima_k2212d ago

I see your point but I lean the other way.

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@sofia_a2312d ago

Bookmarked. Revisiting when I have more perspective.

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@nneka_i2812d ago

Interesting perspective! I hadn't thought of it that way.

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@oscar_v12d ago

This is exactly the kind of question that divides dinner tables worldwide.

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@maya_chen2212d ago

This is why diverse perspectives matter so much.

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@smoke_9742975112d ago

I genuinely don't know how to vote on this. Both sides are valid.

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@kai_nak12d ago

Interesting perspective! I hadn't thought of it that way.

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@smoke_9742975112d ago

Spot on. More people need to see this.

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@ahmed_b3612d ago

This is exactly the kind of question that divides dinner tables worldwide.

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@smoke_774f0aea12d ago

Respectfully disagree, but I appreciate the thoughtful comment.

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@leosantos12d ago

Interesting perspective! I hadn't thought of it that way.

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@rohan_k12d ago

Bookmarked. Revisiting when I have more perspective.

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@mei_w2112d ago

Forwarded the link to my philosophy professor. She loved it.

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P

Sent this to my work group chat. Led to a 45-minute discussion.

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@smoke_974297511h ago

Would love a follow-up question that digs deeper into the nuance.

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