The biggest threat to your privacy remains the local gossip. Even if you cover your face with a mask, that won't really solve the problem. I think facial and gait surveillance as they now have in China worries me greatly. And I worry that what is taken in by the private sector can be subpoenaed by the public sector or hacked away. It's much overrated how much harm has come to date.
Author and economist Tyler Cowen of George Mason University talks about his book, Big Business, with EconTalk host Russ Roberts. Cowen argues that big corporations in America are underrated and under-appreciated. He even defends the financial sector while adding some caveats along the way. This is a lively and contrarian look at a timely issue.