TRIGGERnometry Your Government is Spying on You - Silkie Carlo
Jun 2, 2021
Silkie Carlo, Director of Big Brother Watch and a passionate civil liberties advocate, discusses the troubling implications of government surveillance laws. She highlights the erosion of civil liberties during the COVID-19 pandemic and critiques the lack of oversight. The conversation dives into vaccine passports, government contradictions, and the increasing influence of big tech on public discourse. Carlo emphasizes the dangers of AI in predictive policing and calls for greater public engagement to safeguard individual freedoms.
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Lack of Opposition Scrutiny
- The opposition's lack of scrutiny during COVID is concerning, unlike their strong reaction to Brexit parliamentary procedure changes.
- This lack of balance harms democracy and erodes public trust in institutions.
Sarah Everard Vigil Policing
- Silkie Carlo recounts witnessing brutal policing at the Sarah Everard vigil, similar to other protests.
- She emphasizes defending protest rights for everyone, regardless of their cause.
Vaccine Passports Ineffective and Divisive
- Vaccine passports won't make people safer, as those who want to get vaccinated will, and those who don't, won't.
- It's a digital ID system on steroids, enabling discrimination and division.