mass-surveillance-silences-minority-opinions-according-to-study

3/28/2016

According to a study reported by The Washington Post, mass surveillance has the potential to silence minority opinions. The study, conducted by researchers at Stanford University and UC Berkeley, analyzed the effects of government surveillance on controversial online discussions. The findings suggest that knowledge of surveillance led to a decrease in expressive behavior among individuals who held minority viewpoints. It was observed that people were more likely to self-censor their opinions when they knew they were being monitored. The study raises concerns about the chilling effect that mass surveillance can have on freedom of speech and the diversity of ideas in society.

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