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The Invisible Lady

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May 28, 2020
Delve into the mystery of the Invisible Lady exhibit in 1804 and the theories behind her invisibility. Explore the metaphorical meaning of the Invisible Lady and its connection to Victorian fetish for privacy. Discover how the right to privacy originated from Mrs. Bayard's funeral. Explore the themes of hiding and exposing in works of Warren, Brandeis, psychology, and thrillers. Examine the impact of sound and technology on privacy rights. Reflect on the tension between knowledge and privacy in an exposed world.
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