Stuff They Don't Want You To Know CLASSIC: Big Brother Wants To Get Inside Your Car
Aug 19, 2025
Modern cars have evolved into advanced tech marvels, raising privacy concerns amidst their convenience. Hosts delve into the potential for external control, asking whether Big Brother could disable our vehicles. From GPS tracking debates to the dark implications of remote repossession, they explore the delicate balance between safety and surveillance. Personal anecdotes during quarantine add depth to their discussion, emphasizing how technology impacts our social lives and freedom on the road.
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Cars As Rolling Computers
- Modern cars are effectively rolling computers with sensors, cameras, and personal data collection.
- This connectivity creates both convenience and significant surveillance and control risks.
Law Trails Technology
- Automakers are moving vehicles online faster than laws can keep up, creating legal gray areas.
- Courts have already wrestled with GPS tracking, showing privacy law is evolving but uncertain.
Check For Hidden Trackers
- Check your car for aftermarket trackers under the chassis, OBD-II port, wheel wells, and gas-cap areas.
- Remove suspicious devices or contact authorities if you find unexplained trackers attached to your vehicle.