In our modern day society, individuals are actively on the internet, exposing themselves in every aspect unknowingly. We are oblivious to who is watching and collecting our information. Many of us are oblivious to how far the government is willing to go to uncover any secrets or imminent threats. In Peter Singer’s essay, Visible Man, we explore how we have currently encircled ourselves in an environment that calculates our every choice and action because we constantly reveal our information. Singer explains how we have deliberately invited the government into our private lives. As a result of social networking and involuntarily giving out our personal data, we have mostly agreed and consented to our invasion of privacy. Throughout the essay,
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In Visible Man, Singer introduces a “panopticon.” In the past, philosopher Jeremy Bentham created the idea of a building that could essentially spy on different members of society. However, Singer claims that although the building never actually existed, society itself has created their own “panopticon”. Singer states “what’s more, we have helped construct this new Panopticon, voluntarily giving up troves of personal information” (Singer 31). Our primary technological uses have made us vulnerable to those who collect and store our information easily. In our daily lives, we relinquish some of our private information ignorantly. As human beings, many of us tend to simply hand out our information in exchange for other items or free services. Many times, online shopping offers better prices but at what cost? Sometimes, better prices means relinquishing your private information that could be obtained by anyone at anytime. In the article, The Convenience-Surveillance Tradeoff, the author makes compelling points on how our society is unaware of the repercussions that come with relinquishing our …show more content…
While many deem technology as oppressive and intrusive, it has completely reshaped our society in many positive ways. Singer presents the question on whether our technology will liberate us from our oppressive government. Although technology does possess negative advantages, it contains positive ones as well. For instance, in the article, The Terrorist in the Data, the French police were able to utilize the vital aspects of data and surveillance to locate the suspects in the terrorist attack that occurred in Paris in 2015. It is these events where the use of technology comes into vital play. We might detest how technology can track our daily lives in ways that might be deemed as unethical to many of us. Yet, when it comes to the greater good technology does definitely aid. Looking back into history, the development of a variety of technological devices have improved our security. CCTV footage helps immensely with surveillance; it helps identify individuals, deter robbery and produce a safe environment for society. In addition, digital footprints while collected without our consent inevitably helps locate and single out individuals that have malicious intentions. In Visible Man, we are able to see how there have been many times where the different aspects of technology have aided many individuals who faced unjust incarceration. Singer states, “We don’t really know how many terrorist plots have been
In Visible Man, Singer introduces a “panopticon.” In the past, philosopher Jeremy Bentham created the idea of a building that could essentially spy on different members of society. However, Singer claims that although the building never actually existed, society itself has created their own “panopticon”. Singer states “what’s more, we have helped construct this new Panopticon, voluntarily giving up troves of personal information” (Singer 31). Our primary technological uses have made us vulnerable to those who collect and store our information easily. In our daily lives, we relinquish some of our private information ignorantly. As human beings, many of us tend to simply hand out our information in exchange for other items or free services. Many times, online shopping offers better prices but at what cost? Sometimes, better prices means relinquishing your private information that could be obtained by anyone at anytime. In the article, The Convenience-Surveillance Tradeoff, the author makes compelling points on how our society is unaware of the repercussions that come with relinquishing our …show more content…
While many deem technology as oppressive and intrusive, it has completely reshaped our society in many positive ways. Singer presents the question on whether our technology will liberate us from our oppressive government. Although technology does possess negative advantages, it contains positive ones as well. For instance, in the article, The Terrorist in the Data, the French police were able to utilize the vital aspects of data and surveillance to locate the suspects in the terrorist attack that occurred in Paris in 2015. It is these events where the use of technology comes into vital play. We might detest how technology can track our daily lives in ways that might be deemed as unethical to many of us. Yet, when it comes to the greater good technology does definitely aid. Looking back into history, the development of a variety of technological devices have improved our security. CCTV footage helps immensely with surveillance; it helps identify individuals, deter robbery and produce a safe environment for society. In addition, digital footprints while collected without our consent inevitably helps locate and single out individuals that have malicious intentions. In Visible Man, we are able to see how there have been many times where the different aspects of technology have aided many individuals who faced unjust incarceration. Singer states, “We don’t really know how many terrorist plots have been