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In the not too distant future you may be able to buy an inexpensive video camera with the size and aerodynamic characteristics of a mosquito. Even earlier, we will see–are already seeing–the proliferation of cameras on lamp posts designed to deter crime. Ultimately this could lead to a society where nothing is private. Science fiction writer David Brin has argued that the best solution available will be not privacy but universal transparency–a world where everyone can watch everyone else. The police are watching you–but someone is watching them.

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[Fri Nov 26 09:54:23 EST 2004-330] Jamisia (NOSPAMJamisia@yahoo.com.NOSPAM):
Sorry, but... what a moron! I've read several books by David Brin and I can't imagine that sort of comment coming from him. Better question: why should everyone watch everyone else? How is that supposed to make the world safer? Wouldn't that dispense with the need for a police?

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