Smart Mirror: The Battle for the Surveillance of Our Bodies and Behavior

Interactive mirrors can be used in your home to inform you right in the morning about your schedule, where and when you need to be (and countless other things)! That really doesn't sound fun. "Smart" mirrors are another example of the obvious tension between technological innovation and privacy. In this blog post, we've discovered why the most sensitive ethical questions revolve around influencing behavior and, of course, data collection.

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The Future of Protests Is Here

Under the watchful eye of machines, privacy has become a relic of the past. Surveillance systems embedded in every corner of society control our every move, word, and thought. They censor what they deem as dissidents or promoters of public disorder. The police use this constant surveillance to maintain an iron grip on their subjects and suppress any whisper of rebellion or resistance. Individuality is stifled, conformity is enforced, and dissenting opinions are quickly punished. In this blog post, we will explore the present and future of protesting.

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