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Snowden's Early Tech Passion
- Young Edward Snowden spent late nights online fixing his computer and connecting with an anonymous tech community.
- Sharing his real age risked exposing his identity, but he chose honesty over secrecy.
Snowden’s 9/11 Wake-Up Call
- On 9/11, Snowden was late to work and learned of the attacks during his arrival.
- Alarmed for his family’s safety, he rushed through traffic trying to check on them.
Moral Dilemma at the CIA
- Snowden worked in CIA tech support but became disillusioned witnessing unethical practices.
- He realized mass digital surveillance could replace brutal tactics but must be handled with care.