The opposite of utopia, a place where people are suffering and being put down. A dystopia is an imaginary society where the people who live there are suffering and dehumanized. I chose this definition of dystopia because this is what I believe it is in my mind from everything I Continue reading
I believe that the best form of government that we should choose is a representative democracy. I believe we should choose this because, in a representative democracy, the elected officials are elected by the public so that means everyone gets a vote and a voice. Citizens are allowed to vote Continue reading
It is an ongoing debate as to whether we are all pawn pieces in someone’s reality? Are we in a realm where we are being watched? Are we being watched through television screens? Is this world a simulation? There are many questions that most humans want the answers to. This Continue reading
My utopia is a place where everything is at peace and everyone is at ease. My utopia has all my favorite music and all my favorite foods. I want my utopia to be total serenity and bad things don’t happen. I want everyone to be freed of debt and not Continue reading
According to French philosopher Michel Foucault, panopticism is an internalization of control and surveillance that works as a disciplinary mechanism. Panopticism is the belief that one is always being watched, which leads people to control their actions by social norms and expectations even when there is no one in a position Continue reading
In today’s society, we sacrifice most of our privacy for convenience. Most don’t realize that tech and data companies use the private data on our phones, and sell them to the highest bidder. Even our government uses this data. I’ve heard it said that when something is free on the Continue reading
Technological advancements have allowed our rights to be violated repeatedly with little to no consequences, by major companies due to our lack of knowledge and involvement. Merriam-Webster defines privacy as the quality or state of being apart from a company or observation. Scientifically humans are known to be social creatures Continue reading
In this digital age, the line between convenience and privacy has become increasingly blurred, prompting me to reflect on how much of my personal space I am willing to surrender for the rewards technology promises. As I engage with smart devices, social media platforms, and interconnected services, the trade-off between Continue reading
In this new day and age technology runs the world where all our data and information are essentially in a cloud. With that being said privacy and cookies come along with that and in my opinion, I don’t think I would give up my privacy for anything unless compensated with Continue reading
In the 21st century, technology has evolved to a point where it mirrors Jeremy Bentham’s 18th-century panopticon, a prison designed for constant surveillance. I am willing to surrender some privacy in exchange for conveniences and efficiencies that enhance my daily life. In the realm of social media, for instance, I Continue reading
