We are in the midst of a mental privacy panic. Again. By now, as the legal academic Francis Shen has observed, they have a well-worn script.
First, note that we are on the verge of powerful mind reading technologies. Second, argue the state will use these in devious ways. Third, claim citizens will be powerless to stop this because the law is not ready. Finally, call for immediate action to prevent the government from reading our minds. If you can reference George Orwell or Philip K Dick, all the better.
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