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All this is a blessing and a curse. it's a blessing because it helps people establish what they value; they understand the sort of ideas they identify with. the curse is that they aren't challenged in their views. the internet becomes an echo chamber. users don't see the counterarguments.
-Edward Snowden
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All This Is A Blessing And A

Edward Snowden
All this is a blessing and a curse. it's a blessing because it helps people establish what they value; they understand the sort of ideas they identify with. the curse is that they aren't challenged in their views. the internet becomes an echo chamber. users don't see the counterarguments.
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