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
Navigating the balance between privacy and convenience in our increasingly digital world is a constant consideration. Personally, I place a high value on my privacy, but I also recognize the benefits that technology can offer when we choose to share certain information. When it comes to surrendering privacy, I’m willing Continue reading
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