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Shannon johnston's avatar

Wonder if it could be used to, say, immediately cover an ongoing robbery or other criminal activity. Maybe it doesn't work that way, but it will be fun to explore its capabilities. A little creepy in terms of what can be out there that can monitor our activities. Welcome Big Brother, even though it seems to be a great tool that will help monitor climate changes.

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Warren Swil's avatar

Digital imaging has become so powerful that it is now wise to act as if you are ALWAYS on camera … because mostly, you are. Count the number of your neighbors who have Ring doorbells (or similar) as you walk down the street and smile! There is an irreconcilable tension between privacy and security; a false sense of security seems to be winning!

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PROTON's avatar

The evidence of global warming has never been more conclusive. Just look out the window!

But still, millions of people in America don’t believe it is real. They’re mostly partisan nut cases – and Fox News – who call it a “hoax.”

The US is the only country in the world where it is a political issue divided along partisan lines. Everyone else knows it’s a matter of survival. We should be alarmed and ashamed.

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Jean Barlin's avatar

Fascinating article Warren - boggles the mind!

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