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Paying Jobs in Virtual Worlds, Garbage Truck Spying, & Bird Flu Overreaction

In this episode of Banish Big Brother, hosts Zach Varnell and Elizabeth Melton dive into the latest in surveillance technology and its implications. We kick off with an intriguing job opportunity at IKEA’s new virtual store in Roblox, paying real-world wages for digital work. From there, we discuss the expanding surveillance reach into everyday life, […]

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One Day in a Smart City

Welcome to the smart city, where technology promises to turn your daily grind into a symphony of automated convenience—if you don’t mind a little surveillance, that is. Picture a life where every street corner bristles with sensors and cameras, recording your every move with unblinking precision. Traffic lights adjust based on real-time data, facial recognition

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Hidden Dangers: The True Cost of ‘Nothing to Hide, Nothing to Fear’

“If you have nothing to hide, you have nothing to worry about” is a common retort from the average citizen that supports government surveillance. While many think that “having something to hide” equates to immoral or unethical activity, the fact is that many people do have things to hide, and there is not necessarily anything

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