A lot of people just parrot things they hear without really thinking about it. If they did carefully consider what they were saying, they probably wouldn’t say it. This is particularly true when it comes to mass, warrantless surveillance. The Lexington Police Department covertly uses two cameras that can be hidden in streetlights and one […]
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“I don’t care about surveillance cameras. I don’t have anything to hide.” This is the most common refrain I hear when talking to people about government surveillance. I understand the sentiment, but I have since come to believe it’s actually self-deception. It’s a trite saying that sounds reasonable, but nobody really means it. Ask yourself
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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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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“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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