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Privacy is often thought of as the innate human right to keep acts, thoughts, and material items from others or the general public. Privacy is thought of as an “innate human right”, but much like freedom, privacy is often sacrificed for the “greater good of society”. Questions around privacy remain Continue reading
So with social media, we can’t necessarily control who sees our content but there are people who can see just about everything that we post. It’s also kind of obvious that there are people watching and listening. Sometimes I can go look something up and promise you within the next Continue reading
What are you willing to give up some of your privacy for? PH: I believe that I am a very transparent person so a lot of my life is not necessarily private. On the other hand, I do believe that there are things that I keep from others. I would Continue reading
In the age of the internet and advancing technology, privacy is something that is consistently talked about. With every new tech advancement, such as face identification or google home, there is an outbreak of concern for privacy. There is a fear that someone is listening in on phone conversations, that Continue reading
Technology has replaced the physical prisons that Jeremy Bentham had in mind in the 18th century, in the ever changing 21st century, creating a virtual space where people must negotiate a complicated web of privacy trade offs. It’s clear that there is a contradiction here as technology develops, we frequently Continue reading
As time goes on, the balance between privacy and convenience is constantly evolving. Currently, technology has become intertwined with nearly every aspect of our lives. While I value my privacy, I recognize the benefits of certain trade-offs. For example, I am willing to share some information on social media platforms Continue reading
As time goes on, the balance between privacy and convenience is constantly evolving. Currently, technology has become intertwined with nearly every aspect of our lives. While I value my privacy, I recognize the benefits of certain trade-offs. For example, I am willing to share some information on social media platforms Continue reading
In the digital age, people often give up their privacy in various ways. One common method is through sharing personal information online, including details like our name, age, location, and interests on social media platforms and websites. Additionally, individuals may unknowingly share their whereabouts by using location-based services such as Continue reading
In the 21st century, technology has undoubtedly transformed society in myriad ways, including the realm of surveillance and control. Jeremy Bentham’s conceptualization of the Panopticon in the 18th century as a metaphor for a prison where inmates could be watched without their knowledge finds resonance in today’s digital age, where Continue reading
I like to keep the people and things around my life private. It’s difficult for me to give up my privacy if there is no reason for me to. Usually, one would say they give up privacy for freedom, security and protection. However, if I gave up my privacy for Continue reading
