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“Every single means of communication amongst the public, the government has antennae into, to find out who is liable to be sympathetic and who is not liable to be sympathetic, and I think this has probably been going on since all channels of communication began.” quote by David Lloyd
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“Every single means of communication amongst the public, the government has antennae into, to find out who is liable to be sympathetic and who is not liable to be sympathetic, and I think this has probably been going on since all channels of communication began.”

David Lloyd

About This Quote

Authorities monitor all communication channels to identify who is sympathetic, a practice that has existed since the earliest forms of media.

In simple terms: Governments have long surveilled public communication to gauge sympathy.

Key Takeaway

Surveillance of sentiment is a persistent governmental tool.

Themes

surveillance politics media

Mood

critical skeptical

Type

analytical political

When to use this quote

  • social media sentiment analysis by agencies
  • government listening to community concerns

Key Concepts

the ethics of monitoring public opinion

Practical Applications

  • use anonymized data to understand public sentiment responsibly

Questions to Reflect On

  • What are the limits of acceptable sentiment monitoring?
  • How does surveillance affect public trust?
A Different Perspective

Modern technology amplifies reach, but early forms were limited and less systematic.

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