In establishing the intersectionality of psychology, technology, and government, there are important concepts that must be discussed.
Privacy assures that the power of government is limited (the government can use data to affect one's reputation, decisions, and behavior; data can be used as a method of control over a population), people are largely in control of their own life and information, and freedom of thought, speech, and social and political activities (being constantly watched will most often stifle these freedoms).
The laws and actions of government alter the way people behave, whether directly stated in law or implied through the context of a country's individual history in tandem with current law.
History is cumulative and does not go away (even if revisionists try to say otherwise). The realities of the distant past can be seen in that of modern times.
Russia has a history of high amounts of censorship and intimidation (i.e. KGB, Russia's main security agency from 1954 to 1991).
Russian government repeatedly blocking messengers and websites that don't comply with Data Localization -> General population's dual feelings of complacency and oppression. General feelings of anger go unresolved -> Russian government blocks another messenger, Telegram (encrypted local storage), that does not comply -> Feelings of anger highten, especially in users of Telegram, leading to protests and speeches -> Refusal to alter legislation by Russian government -> Feelings of anger go unchecked -> Potential riots -> Government suppression; Issue of psychology still ignored by government -> Resentment toward government
More will be explained in eventual update. :')
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