I think the fundamental question is individual vs. state and while there is a correlation between left-wing politics with libertarianism and right-wing politics with authoritarianism; I'm convinced that the economic aspect is incidental. For example, people with a good education a modicum of intelligence are generally inclined to an open society where they can use their talents and so they happen to dislike the 9-5 culture. It works the other way too.
In terms of surveillance, I think it's more useful to abandon the old economic debate and think instead of liberalism vs. communitarianism. It's a conflict in Britain... I recommend reading Julian Baggini's essay "Across the great divide" on this.
In terms of surveillance, I think it's more useful to abandon the old economic debate and think instead of liberalism vs. communitarianism. It's a conflict in Britain... I recommend reading Julian Baggini's essay "Across the great divide" on this.
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