In what universe does using encryption to evade the government function as a survival strategy?

Real life doesn't work that way. The government always has the $5 wrench. Or, well, the ability to just shut down your ISP.

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cloverich 15 minutes ago | parent | next [-]

Shutting down the isp doesnt let them read what you've sent. There wouldn't be intensive government efforts to eliminate private encryption if it wasn't effective.

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miohtama an hour ago | parent | prev | next [-]

It is obviously working when the government says it is working too well:

https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49499394

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bigyabai an hour ago | parent | prev [-]

If you're at the point where the CIA is beating you with a $5 wrench, your encryption is working excellently.

	▲	triceratops 15 minutes ago \| parent [-]
		That's cold comfort if you'd rather avoid a wrench beating.