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Daniel considers the differences between an autocratic, centralized government agency and an autocratic, centralized corporation relatively insignificant.

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“To me, the differences between an autocratic centralized three letter agency and an autocratic centralized corporation aren't that exciting. And it basically comes down to points and who are the people leading this.”
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