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The deep problems of “informed consent” are apparent in medical studies/treatment. Few patients are equipped to be informed because they don’t have a med school degree.

Since users ”can’t be informed” about tracking, it doesn’t make sense to discuss whether they “should be informed”.



Doubtless there are deep problems with "informed consent", but saying they "can't be informed" is nonsense. Is your plan to not bother to inform people because they "can't be informed", and decide what's best for them without their knowledge or consent?


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