Michael Schellenberger

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Michael Shellenberger
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The man behind the digital ID push is Larry Ellison, owner of Oracle, CBS, CNN, and, soon, TikTok. He wants data centralization and total surveillance. "Citizens will be on their best behavior because we're constantly watching & recording everything that's going on." Terrifying.
9/27/2025, 3:30:00 PM
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Michael Shellenberger
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@sundarpichai @Google @Keir_Starmer Larry Ellison is not only the person behind digital IDs in the UK, which his company Oracle would manage, he is also the owner of CBS News, Paramount, CNN, and likely TikTok. That's way, way too much power.

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Michael Shellenberger
@shellenberger
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@sundarpichai @Google @Keir_Starmer This is disinformation. TBI never asked about digital IDs! They asked about an "app" LOL
Michael Shellenberger
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@sundarpichai @Google @Keir_Starmer This is truly bonkers:

"Less than two months after Starmer’s win, the TBI health policy director Charlotte Refsum was invited into the Department of Health to meet its digital policy chief, Felix Greaves, documents obtained under FoI show. Greaves asked for her help in designing
Michael Shellenberger
@shellenberger
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@sundarpichai @Google @Keir_Starmer I interviewed a British researcher about digital IDs and the person literally told me he thought that Tony Blair was genuinely just interested in making government more efficient 😂
Michael Shellenberger
@shellenberger
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@sundarpichai @Google @Keir_Starmer Oracle's Larry Ellison is funding Tony Blair Institute. Oracle is in the business of digital IDs. This is bad.

"Ellison invested $130 million in the TBI between 2021 and 2023, with a further $218 million pledged since then. The scale of funding took the TBI from a headcount of
Michael Shellenberger
@shellenberger
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@sundarpichai @Google @Keir_Starmer Well, this is all very good news for digital ID opponents. The public already hates the words "digital ID." More people oppose it than support it. And the more the public hears about it the less they will like about it. This could help bring down @Keir_Starmer government.

The statement and its context engage in public discourse by discussing the implications of digital IDs, privacy concerns, and the influence of powerful individuals and corporations on public policy. The conversation reflects skepticism and concern over the potential for surveillance and control, highlighting the need for public awareness and debate.

  1. Principle 1:
    I will strive to do no harm with my words and actions.
    The statement raises concerns about potential harm from digital IDs and surveillance, aligning with the principle of striving to do no harm. [+1]
  2. Principle 2:
    I will respect the privacy and dignity of others and will not engage in cyberbullying, harassment, or hate speech.
    It respects privacy by advocating against potential overreach in data collection and surveillance. [+1]
  3. Principle 3:
    I will use my words and actions to promote understanding, empathy, and compassion.
    The statement promotes understanding and empathy by encouraging public awareness and debate on digital ID issues. [+1]
  4. Principle 4:
    I will engage in constructive criticism and dialogue with those in disagreement and will not engage in personal attacks or ad hominem arguments.
    The statement engages in constructive criticism of digital ID policies and the influence of powerful entities, without resorting to personal attacks. [+1]