What's interesting to me is that the problem with all of this "spytastic" technology does not lie inherently within the technology itself. The problem lies within the users of the technology. GPS, RFID, gait recognition software, etc., are all great technologies that have wonderful and appropriate uses in this world. It all boils down to whether or not we can trust the overseers of the technology.
I will say that I once felt like Marcus' dad. I felt that I had nothing to hide, so why should I care if the government looks in on me? I do not feel that way anymore. While I am not overly paranoid about it, I do like to think that I have some privacy. And the fact that I don't have anything to hide makes me feel like I deserve that privacy even more so.
What's interesting to me is that the problem with all of this "spytastic" technology does not lie inherently within the technology itself. The problem lies within the users of the technology. GPS, RFID, gait recognition software, etc., are all great technologies that have wonderful and appropriate uses in this world. It all boils down to whether or not we can trust the overseers of the technology.
ReplyDeleteI will say that I once felt like Marcus' dad. I felt that I had nothing to hide, so why should I care if the government looks in on me? I do not feel that way anymore. While I am not overly paranoid about it, I do like to think that I have some privacy. And the fact that I don't have anything to hide makes me feel like I deserve that privacy even more so.