Speaking about a different topic (bitcoin as a tech solution to the mess of the fiat monetary system) someone on Twitter said this: Either transcendence through technology or total collapse.

I am not a messianic tech utopianist, but late at night when my fears seem more real I do wonder if we haven't built a civilization that will not allow us to opt-out of the panopticon. The world where cash transactions are no longer accepted is close, likewise kyc to use the internet. The trend clearly points toward increasing control. The only way we escape may be through a technical solution that allows us to enforce our rights.