I suppose I assume because if this research is being done, I'll bet'ya it's being funded by someone other than free market venture capitalists. I mean gov't, of course. And if gov't is involved, I don't like it..Gov't WILL look to control & force you. I understand gov't having a measure of control over the internet, but Starlink is out there too. Does a VPN help keep one anonymous? I've always wondered how good they are.
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Well, internet started as government research. I hate government as much as anyone (my profile picture says death to all opressors/governments).
They will try to control it, that is without a question but I bet on their incompetency and ingenuity of people and say it will be net benefit for freedom. And my opinion is based on existing technology which, despite the fact it started as government research, they are not able to control it and it was net benefit for freedom.