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function can_view(string $scope, int $owner_id) : bool {

    $is_public = $scope === 'public';
    $user_is_admin = Auth::user()->hasRole('admin');
    $is_private = $scope === 'private';
    $is_owner = Auth::user()->id === $owner_id;

    $current_user_can_view = $is_public || $user_is_admin || ($is_private && $is_owner);
    return $current_user_can_view;
}