1057-Privacy and Utopia: A History (with Gabriel Custodiet)

Gabriel Custodiet, an author focused on privacy and technology, dives into the historical evolution of privacy in society. He discusses the rise of centralized governments in the 1890s, highlighting how technology reshaped individual freedoms. The ideological clash between H.G. Wells and Joseph Conrad offers insight into the tension between collectivism and individualism. Custodiet critiques utopian ideologies, warning against their coercive tendencies, and stresses the importance of personal responsibility in the face of advancing technology.