Smile, you’re on camera. There are so many technologies today that privacy is almost non-existent. I read in the daily wipe today that Dallas is testing a license plate recognition system. The way it works is a vehicle equipped with a special camera drives around recording pictures of license plates. The accompanying software matches any plates that have outstanding traffic tickets or other such infractions of the law.
The administrating company responsible assures that those plates that are not in violation are discarded. Do we really want anyone to know where we park our car, and when and for how long?
I have a friend in government that informs me that in most cases a cell phone can be traced to less than ten feet. Kinda scary.
Police have cameras that can detect people inside a structure. And, every time you log onto the internet, you are identified by an internet protocol address.
Devices that track your buying habits are used in many stores. Company surveys seek to "offer better service" are common place. They say they want to "personalize" your wants and needs so they can provide the products and services.
Could George Owell have been correct, just a few years off on the time line? We do live under constant surveillance, wether you know it or not.
And, remember, just because you are not paranoid, they still are out to get you.
PMO
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