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Would you sacrifice your privacy for guaranteed safety from crime?

@elena_v28
Yes 51% (38)No 49% (36)
74 votes 60 30 1015
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Discussion (30)

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@carlos_r12d ago

Makes me think about things I usually take for granted.

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@priya_n12d ago

This changed how I think about it.

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@carlos_r12d ago

This is why diverse perspectives matter so much.

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@emeka_o12d ago

My kids (teens) and I voted differently. Really opened my eyes.

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@amara_o2512d ago

You put into words what I couldn't.

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@ahmed_b3612d ago

Respectfully disagree, but I appreciate the thoughtful comment.

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@Rock12d ago

This should be a mandatory discussion topic in every school.

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@rohan_k12d ago

Perfect question for a late-night group chat.

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@dpark9912d ago

This is exactly what I was thinking too.

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@amara_d12d ago

Bookmarked. Revisiting when I have more perspective.

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@rina_s12d ago

If you voted no, I'd genuinely love to hear your reasoning.

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@hiroshi_tak12d ago

Respectfully disagree, but I appreciate the thoughtful comment.

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@smoke_1893469012d ago

Changed my vote after sleeping on it. That's the power of a good question.

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@dpark9912d ago

Respectfully disagree, but I appreciate the thoughtful comment.

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@sam_erik12d ago

Changed my vote after sleeping on it. That's the power of a good question.

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@Rock12d ago

This is why diverse perspectives matter so much.

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@john12d ago

If you voted no, I'd genuinely love to hear your reasoning.

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@emeka_o12d ago

This question perfectly captures why 7BillionMinds exists.

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@fatima_k2212d ago

If you voted no, I'd genuinely love to hear your reasoning.

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@kai_nak12d ago

Spot on. More people need to see this.

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@finn_l12d ago

Bookmarked. Revisiting when I have more perspective.

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@smoke_774f0aea12d ago

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

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@smoke_974297517d ago

Voted yes — personal experience matters as data too.

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@yuki_t997d ago

The research coming out of Johns Hopkins is incredible.

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@smoke_774f0aea7d ago

My perspective shifted dramatically after reading about near-death experiences.

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@raj_p417d ago

This bridges science and philosophy in the most fascinating way.

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@smoke_974297517d ago

I think we're only scratching the surface of understanding consciousness.

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@Dimag1h ago

This is the type of content that makes this platform special.

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@yara_k231h ago

This is exactly what I was trying to articulate.

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@marco_b341h ago

Voted yes but my gut says the opposite. Strange feeling.

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