Privacy is not something that I'm merely entitled to, it's an absolute prerequisite.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Brando asserts that privacy is not just a right but a fundamental necessity for existence.
- In plain terms
- Privacy is essential, not just something I get to have.
- What can you take from it?
- Treat privacy as a basic human need.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is privacy a right or a privilege?
- How much privacy do you need?
Another view
Absolute privacy is increasingly difficult in a connected world.
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