Non-Consensual Technology
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The blog post 'Non-Consensual Technology' discusses how technology is often used without users' consent, and the discussion highlights various examples of non-consensual tech, such as forced obsolescence and government-mandated design.
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I don’t consent when Google makes my cameras obsolete.
I don’t consent when my devices get bricked.
I don’t consent when the government forces my phone to have a specific power connector.