Privacy vs. the Rise of Surveillance Tech with Cyrus Farivar

In this episode of Chasing Leviathan, PJ and Cyrus Farivar discuss the increasingly sophisticated surveillance technologies that threaten to undermine our right to privacy. Technologies such as drones, license plate readers, and infrared cameras introduce new ways for local police to circumvent Fourth Amendment protections, while online businesses gain intimate data on users with nearly every click of the mouse. Through the discussion, Farivar discusses relevant legal cases, strategies for respecting privacy amidst the rise of surveillance tech, and shares the story of his own experiment to bring public awareness to this critical conversation.

For a deep dive into Cyrus Farivar's work, check out his book: Habeas Data: Privacy vs. the Rise of Surveillance Tech 👉 https://www.amazon.com/dp/1612196462

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Who thinks that they can subdue Leviathan? Strength resides in its neck; dismay goes before it. When it rises up, the mighty are terrified. Nothing on earth is its equal. It is without fear. It looks down on all who are haughty; it is king over all who are proud. 

These words inspired PJ Wehry to create Chasing Leviathan. Chasing Leviathan was born out of two ideals: that truth is worth pursuing but will never be subjugated, and the discipline of listening is one of the most important habits anyone can develop. 

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