Paper 2024/970

Cryptography at the Crossroads: Ethical Responsibility, the Cypherpunk Movement and Institutions

Eric Blair
Abstract

This paper explores the intersection of cryptographic work with ethical responsibility and political activism, inspired by the Cypherpunk Manifesto and Phillip Rogaway's analysis of the moral character of cryptography. The discussion encompasses the historical context of cryptographic development, the philosophical underpinnings of the cypherpunk ideology, and contemporary challenges posed by mass surveillance and privacy concerns. By examining these facets, the paper calls for a renewed commitment to developing cryptographic solutions that prioritize human rights and societal good.

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Foundations
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Preprint.
Keywords
CryptographyAnarchismEthics
Contact author(s)
eric blair1912 @ proton me
History
2024-06-17: approved
2024-06-16: received
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Short URL
https://ia.cr/2024/970
License
Creative Commons Attribution
CC BY

BibTeX

@misc{cryptoeprint:2024/970,
      author = {Eric Blair},
      title = {Cryptography at the Crossroads: Ethical Responsibility, the Cypherpunk Movement and Institutions},
      howpublished = {Cryptology ePrint Archive, Paper 2024/970},
      year = {2024},
      note = {\url{https://eprint.iacr.org/2024/970}},
      url = {https://eprint.iacr.org/2024/970}
}
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