Who knows indeed, though for myself, I believe Dan is just Dan and always has been :). The best protection we all have from repression is each other and the process of decentralisation. It's worth bearing in mind that Dan's vision for blockchains is for everyone, the good the bad and the downright ugly. Everyone will have a chance to thrive into the future. With the right incentives, it's in everyone's interests to play by the rules and that is powerful.