Quote by John Gilmore

How many of you have broken no laws this month? That's the kind of society I want to build. I want a guarantee - with physics and mathematics, not with laws - that we can give ourselves real privacy of personal communications.

How many of you have broken no laws this month? That's the k

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In this quote, the speaker seeks to highlight the importance of building a society where individuals can maintain their privacy and personal communications without the need for stringent laws. They express a desire for a society where people are able to communicate freely, with the assurance of privacy backed by physics and mathematics. By emphasizing the concept of breaking no laws, the speaker emphasizes the need to establish a foundation of trust and respect within a society, ensuring that personal privacy is valued and protected.

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