Technology: A Double-edged Sword?
Mobile Technology Weblog's post, "The Death Knell of Technology" raises an interesting point, (at least to me, as I am constantly surrounded by the idea of how wonderful the wireless industry is) that despite the awesome world of technology, it can be intrusive. Camera phones, GPS, video phones are all able to invade privacy and discreetly track, view, and monitor unknowing victims.
Don't get me wrong, I think the wireless industry IS wonderful and its technology has made remarkable advancements in society. Take, for instance, Wireless News' article on how text messaging is being used to help ensure proper treatment of AIDS patients in South Africa. It is amazing how a modern convenience such as SMS messaging is saving hundreds of lives in Africa.
Camera and video phones are seemingly cutting edge, magnificent creations that spark the interest of consumers. Most people don't look at a camera phone and think of its intrusive uses. I think most people look at a camera phone and think of all its "cool" applications. But, I think society should take a look at and question the right to privacy when it comes to wireless technology.
As the wireless industry creates more modern marvels that will stimulate imagination and make lives easier, how far is too far?
All we can do is hope the technology will be used for good and not for evil.
Don't get me wrong, I think the wireless industry IS wonderful and its technology has made remarkable advancements in society. Take, for instance, Wireless News' article on how text messaging is being used to help ensure proper treatment of AIDS patients in South Africa. It is amazing how a modern convenience such as SMS messaging is saving hundreds of lives in Africa.
Camera and video phones are seemingly cutting edge, magnificent creations that spark the interest of consumers. Most people don't look at a camera phone and think of its intrusive uses. I think most people look at a camera phone and think of all its "cool" applications. But, I think society should take a look at and question the right to privacy when it comes to wireless technology.
As the wireless industry creates more modern marvels that will stimulate imagination and make lives easier, how far is too far?
All we can do is hope the technology will be used for good and not for evil.
1 Comments:
I don’t agree that camera phone are inherently intrusive. The only pictures you can take are when you are outside or in some other public forum. Is it really an invasion of privacy if you snap a picture of someone in the car next to you picking their nose and then turn around and send it to all your friends? No… because that person is in public and as long as you’re not peeping in windows and secretly taking pictures of people in their homes (where they do have an expectation of privacy) then go for it…
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