Also see the Hawthorne Effect[1] - I think we're actually experiencing this on a global level as we all accept that there's the possibility of being surveilled

Also see the Hawthorne Effect[1] - I think we're actually experiencing this on a global level as we all accept that there's the possibility of being surveilled at any time via use of mobile devices. It's like the bit in 1984 about never knowing when the telescreens are watching you (if ever) - but the mere possibility that they might be watching was enough to keep people in line. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hawthorne_effect https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hawthorne_effect