In this age of social media, it is very common for people to know almost too much about you. From the pictures posted with friends, pictures being tagged with locations, and the updates about plans being shared, something that should be private is shared with more people than we think. Continue reading
There’s a saying that everything in life comes at a cost, but some are willing to pay a lot to keep their privacy. Privacy in the age of technology is an illusion. Given how much of our lives are already being monitored outside of social media, from card transactions to Continue reading
How much privacy are you willing to give up? That is a question that I didnot think about often. Privacy is the state of being free from observed or disturbed by other people. I never realized how much of my privacy is compromised for the so-called security of my country. Continue reading
As society advances, technology advances. In this day and age, technology has completely taken over. It is often used everywhere by almost everyone. It is found in different workplaces, schools, homes, and several other places. People have become severely dependent on it and its various functions. Although technology has enhanced Continue reading
In the 18th century, Panopticon was created by philosopher Jeremy Bentham. The Panopticon is a prison where inmates can be observed without their knowledge, creating a sense of constant surveillance. When you jump to the present day, the advancements in technology have transformed our world into a digital version of Continue reading
When considering what I am willing to give up in terms of privacy, I think it is important to weigh the pros and cons. I don’t think it is necessary to give up personal information in return for security and protection. Personally, I am not willing to surrender some aspects Continue reading
I actually don’t consider myself to be very willing to give up much privacy, but I am aware that I definitely don’t have as much privacy as I think. Of course, this is just something I will have to live with as we make more and more advances in technology. Continue reading
Has technology caused humanity to lessen their amount of privacy within their day to day lives? Yes, technology has various ways of invading our privacy to keep technology operating. Many applications that we use require data to store within the system. This data can include entries of usage, location, time Continue reading
Technology has caused so many advances in modern society, however, it has caused many problems as well. Technology has revolutionized our communication, our livelihood, and the way we seek information. Yet, with these advances we must be willing to compromise our personal lives. Personally, I find myself trying to balance Continue reading
Many individuals today are willing to sacrifice some level of privacy in exchange for convenience, personalized services, enhanced security, a greater sense of community, and fame and fortune. However, I am not one of these people, at least not completely. For example, people often share personal information with social media Continue reading
