Robust encryption? It’s the economy, stupid!

Wired interviewt Edward Snowden:
Nor is he optimistic that the next election will bring any meaningful reform. In the end, Snowden thinks we should put our faith in technology—not politicians. “We have the means and we have the technology to end mass surveillance without any legislative action at all, without any policy changes.” The answer, he says, is robust encryption. “By basically adopting changes like making encryption a universal standard—where all communications are encrypted by default—we can end mass surveillance not just in the United States but around the world.” (S. 7)

Sorry, aber da liegt Snowden total daneben. Die breite Masse interessiert das Thema „Überwachung“ nicht. Das hat seine Gründe. It’s the economy, stupid!