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Dec 15, 2024
Ronan Farrow, an investigative reporter for The New Yorker renowned for his work on Harvey Weinstein, discusses the alarming rise of surveillance technology. He highlights how tools like Pegasus threaten personal privacy, often targeting political dissenters. The podcast dives into the chilling implications of government surveillance on civil liberties and free expression, citing examples from Spain and Greece. Farrow emphasizes the urgent need for bipartisan action to protect data privacy in our increasingly monitored world.
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Rise of Private Surveillance
- The private surveillance industry is growing, making off-the-shelf spyware readily available.
- This empowers more people to deploy this technology, whether for legitimate law enforcement or political targeting.
Waltz and Surveillance Expansion
- Michael Waltz's history of advocating for expanded surveillance powers raises concerns.
- His appointment as Trump's national security advisor may create an Orwellian surveillance state, especially regarding immigration.
Farrow's Surveillance Experience
- Ronan Farrow shares his experience of being surveilled while investigating Harvey Weinstein.
- He emphasizes that his experience was minor compared to the evolving surveillance capabilities.