I never realized how the government and people of higher power can easily see what is going on in your life, who you are, your interests, location, and so much more. I was always told that our phones "were listening to us" but never realized to what extent they actually do. In the four Ted Talks that were viewed, I learned about electronic tattoos, surveillance equipment, telephones, digital domestic violence, and more.
I am on my phone everyday and probably everyone else is as well. About 97% of Americans have a cellphone and nine-in-ten own a smartphone. In the first Ted Talk I learned that our phones are like electronic tattoos. First of all there is facial recognition that can easily be traced. Most people put their lives on social media and once it's there, it can become permanent even if it is deleted. Our reputation and who we are on the internet. We have to be careful about what is posted about ourselves.
Surveillance is constantly around us. In Ted Talk #2 and #3, it talks about how our cars and license plates. Our plates can be easily scanned and traced for our whereabouts. Yes, this can be useful for crime and other dangerous things, but also we know that our privacy isn't secured. With telephones, the government cant easily hack in and hear what we are saying. Over years companies have built encryption features into products that are turned on automatically. We have to stay careful and be aware of our surroundings.
The government should be taking action and protection of our privacy. I think there are boundaries that need to be set. The government should be creating rules and laws protecting us, not to invade our privacy.
The four Ted Talks helped me recognize the dangers of technology and how we need to care for ourselves when searching, posting, texting, talking, and so much more.
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