• GeneralOP
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    2 years ago

    Wouldnt a revolution be enough motivation for that?

    • Shinhoshi
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      2 years ago

      Would it?

      If Russia did another communist revolution, Apple probably would face more damage in doing anything overtly than they’d gain from just silently participating in PRISM and doing nothing at all.

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        2 years ago

        What if it was the West? Particularly, the USA?

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          2 years ago

          There’s no way a communist revolution would work in the USA right now so you’re going to need more context in this hypothetical world where a communist revolution has a chance of succeeding.

          I wish it were possible to believe otherwise, but history doesn’t seem to support that belief.

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            2 years ago

            Regardless, say that a communist revolution was happening in the USA. Would Apple sabbotage the iphones?

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              2 years ago

              Would depend on whether it would be in their interests to do so IMHO

              You could make the case either way