Michael Schellenberger

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2/21/2025, 5:17:45 PM
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Michael Shellenberger
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@BigBrotherWatch I amend my above post to say that I wish Apple's CEO @tim_cook had stood firm and mobilized the world against UK's totalitarian demands. At the same time, Apple appears to have done more than other companies to resist the government's demands. And, ultimately, UK voters must…
Michael Shellenberger
@shellenberger
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Here is the response to Apple's decision from the UK's @BigBrotherWatch : "This decision by Apple is the regrettable consequence of the Home Office’s outrageous order attempting to force Apple to breach encryption."

https://bigbrotherwatch.org.uk/p…
Michael Shellenberger
@shellenberger
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@tim_cook It’s true that Apple could have just quit the UK rather than accede to the governments demands, and in that sense it caved in. But it’s hard to see a publicly traded company responsible to shareholders doing that and so it appears to have chosen the best of two bad options. I may…
Michael Shellenberger
@shellenberger
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@tim_cook Here’s the context for this. The UK government is one of the most totalitarian in the world!
Michael Shellenberger
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UK politician @DamianCollins says he just wants to protect kids but he doesn’t. He wants to turn the Internet — worldwide — into a police state. No more private messages because criminals use them. What’s next, cameras in every home? Warrantless searches? Please stop this maniac.
Michael Shellenberger
@shellenberger
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@tim_cook Look what the UK creeps demanded:

“As part of its order to Apple, the UK asked it for access to global user data, Bloomberg News reported. The mandate orders Apple to provide access under the UK’s Investigatory Powers Act, a law that granted officials the authority to compel…
Michael Shellenberger
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Thank you @tim_cook for standing strong against tyranny! 🇺🇸🇬🇧✊🏼

The statement engages in public discourse by addressing the power dynamics between Big Tech and nation-states, emphasizing the importance of elections in shaping policies related to privacy and free speech.

  1. Principle 1:
    I will strive to do no harm with my words and actions.
    The statement does not cause harm and encourages civic engagement, aligning with the principle of doing no harm. [+1]
  2. Principle 3:
    I will use my words and actions to promote understanding, empathy, and compassion.
    It promotes understanding and empathy by advocating for privacy and free speech, which are fundamental rights. [+1]
  3. Principle 6:
    I will use my influence for the betterment of society.
    The statement uses influence to encourage societal betterment by calling for a movement supporting privacy and free speech. [+1]