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A society of persistent, constant hi-tech surveillance already exists. It's called Singapore. I also wouldn't want to live in that world. There are many proble
by chaostheory 8y ago
A society of persistent, constant hi-tech surveillance already exists. It's called Singapore.
I also wouldn't want to live in that world. There are many problems with it, but not being safe for "a stroll through your own neighborhood" is not a problem for that world.
- JohnFen 8y ago"not being safe for "a stroll through your own neighborhood" is not a problem for that world." I think that depends on what you consider "safe". Or perhaps I misunderstood what you were saying...
- chaostheory 8y agoMy definition is that you're not going to be hassled by anyone, government included.
- JohnFen 8y agoThat sounds fair, although personally, I count being under surveillance as being hassled. This is because when I believe that I'm under surveillance, it makes me more cautious in terms of what I say and do, and puts me under stress.
- chaostheory 8y agoYes, that is a known negative of that type of society. Returning back to the subject, people on a whole are physically safe in that society as long as you follow their draconian rules. That is a benefit of a total surveillance society.