THE NARRATIVE AND POLITICAL CORRECTNESS


Threats to freedom of speech, writing and action, though often trivial in isolation, are cumulative in their effect and, unless checked, lead to a general disrespect for the rights of the citizen. -George Orwell

Saturday, May 3, 2014

INSTAVISION: PRIVACY IN THE AGE OF GPS

Boston Globe technology journalist and author Hiawatha Bray talks about his new book You Are Here. Bray thinks that GPS is changing our lives very quickly and dramatically. While GPS makes it very difficult to get lost, a Malaysia Airlines jet still managed to disappear off the planet. Still, will GPS eliminate jobs like truck drivers, taxi drivers, and pilots? Even worse, will GPS eliminate privacy, and make it easier for governments to put the population under surveillance? Find out.



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