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A city offers to eliminate all violent crime by installing 24/7 AI surveillance on every street corner and public space.
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Why this dilemma matters
Liberty and safety are both costs, not just benefits — every line drawn pays for the other. Choosing “Yes. Safety is worth it” prioritises personal freedom; choosing “No. I will not live in a surveillance state” gives more weight to collective safety.
Worth asking yourself
- Whose freedom does this protect, and whose does it cost?
- Would you accept the rule if it applied to you?
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