Intelligence Squared Privacy in an Age of Surveillance, with James Bennet and Jamie Bartlett
Dec 31, 2019
James Bennet, Opinion Editor at The New York Times, leads the innovative Privacy Project. Joined by tech journalist Jamie Bartlett, they dive into the complexities of privacy in our surveillance-laden world. They discuss the tension between individual privacy and societal security, the ethical dilemmas of data collection, and the trade-offs we face in an increasingly monitored landscape. The duo also examines the impact of quantum computing on encryption and the importance of adapting public policies to protect privacy in the digital age.
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Privacy as Power
- Privacy is more than just data protection; it's about individual autonomy and control.
- It's the power to be oneself, tell one's own story, and form relationships without external interference.
Shifting Privacy
- Our understanding of online privacy has drastically changed in the last decade due to evolving technology.
- We once felt anonymous online, but now we're constantly tracked, raising awareness of the trade-offs we make with our data.
Hong Kong Protests
- Hong Kong protesters wear masks to protect their anonymity, yet carry tracking devices (phones).
- This highlights the tension between perceived anonymity and the reality of surveillance in the digital age.