Silkie Carlo, a representative from Big Brother Watch, dives into the pressing issues of civil liberties and government surveillance. She discusses the potential misuse of facial recognition technology by the UK police, highlighting its dangers without public consent. The conversation also addresses the balance between free speech and the challenges posed by misinformation on social media. Carlo underscores the urgent need to defend civil liberties, particularly in times of crisis, while navigating the evolving landscape of state censorship and personal freedoms.