Technology In 1984

I am always scared that my manager is going to look at the cameras after every shift and she would find a moment in which I was not working to my fullest potential, and would reprimand me. I also feel like surveillance systems can be used as a defense for the worker whenever they believe that or accuse a customer for shoplifting. All the worker would have to do is quickly go back and review the cameras before making their statement. If a customer feels that they are being harassed or discriminated by a worker, all the customer would have to do is make a request for the manager to review the surveillance tapes and then the customer’s claim will either be justified and taken into consideration, or it will be discarded. Cameras mounted on street signs can log cars by license plate number, scan facial characteristics, and take notes of vehicles repeatedly circling or driving above or below the speed limit. About two summers ago, my friends and I took a day-trip down to Washing D.C. I decided to drive down there since my car was the safest and out of all of the other cars, my car had the most gas in it. While we were down there, I accidentally ran a red

Now : Surveillance cameras in most buildings (operated by businesses), and in some public streets (operated by police) to prevent crime. Although most of these cameras are operated by private businesses instead

There are many ways that we are being watched and spied on. Cameras in parking garages and over red lights watch everything we do. Is it a good thing or a bad thing? In the article “Sonoma County, following a global trend, is focusing cameras on public spaces” by Paul Payne, he writes about the increasing numbers of surveillance cameras in public places in Sonoma County. Payne argues that these cameras help make the public safer by deterring crime and having video evidence of the crime in question. I agree with Payne that cameras in public places can be a good thing. I agree because It provides video evidence of crimes, would help reduce crime, but there should be limits on how much we are watched.

Despite what many people believes, our technology may come closer to the world of Big Brother, but its morality and use of this idea will not become the ways of Big Brother: to watch and control what people thinks.

the cameras that are used today are used to monitor people in a way of protection. For

Bill Vaughn said, “They could help prove accusations of officer misconduct,” (Blad 1, 15). “In 2014, an officer in Albuquerque captured the fatal shooting of a homeless man by officers who did not appear to be threatened. The two officers have been charged with second-degree murder and are expected to stand trial soon,” (Galles 1). Cameras can put the public on their best behavior. “When officers tell citizens that the cameras are recording their behavior, everyone behaves better,” (Knickerbocker).

In the novel 1984, by George Orwell, there is a society that has become a negative utopia, in where there is a party named Big Brother that watches over all of its people at all times using mainly their invention of the telescreen. Likewise, many people have phones, computers, tablets, and even televisions that have functions such as a camera and video usages. Companies that create these products have credibility and the trust of the public that they would not use the cameras on their phone for surveillance and that's where people seem to be fine with the whole thing. Another thing to be worried about is also public cameras or street cameras which can monitor groups of

The cameras will have the ability to reduce the complaints on the officers that make use of unnecessary force or poor behavior from the residence or the officer. • Positive feedback In the places where the body cameras have been used, there has been a reduction of the complaints as well as the use of force Argument against making use of body cameras: • Cameras are an invasion of privacy In the event that the police are wearing a

Some will say that body cameras are invading their privacy and they are causing bigger issues, but the statistics show a drop in complaints over the past few years because body cameras are making a big improvement in today’s world. Body-worn cameras are going to continue to be used by police officer’s and they are going to continue to make big improvements. All people who are being recorded should feel safe and comfortable while being on camera and that’s what the police are aiming for. As of right now in the year 2017, body cameras are going to remain on police officer’s and resolve all the issues that are

There was of course no way of knowing whether you were being watched at any given moment.– Pages 4-5, Nineteen Eighty-Four. Privately, no one had any privacy or freedom whatsoever. The amount of technology used to manipulate people ended up deciding the amount of freedom allowed. Since technology basically ruined any chance of privacy, people were more aware of their surroundings and the way they were able to talk or even think.

The government gains control by distilling fear in the lives of individuals. This is exhibited when it is mentioned, “Big Brother IS WATCHING YOU” (Orwell). It is made to believe that every private and public place is subject to cameras, which creates the illusion that all of the citizen’s actions are susceptible to tracking devices. The idea of cameras allowing “Big Brother” to watch all the citizens, dissuades them from acting in a specific manner. Despite this being a false, unjustified claim, it proves to be an effective instrument in maintaining order. Correspondingly, in today’s society, individuals are made to believe that every doubtful action one makes online is liable to tracking methods. A new program of the National Security Agency “…allows analysts to search with no prior authorization through vast databases containing emails, online chats and the browsing histories of millions of individuals…” (Greenwald). The National Security Agency promotes violates the privacy of citizens. Therefore, the novel and today’s society share similarities in regards to the governments controlling demeanour, which conducts fear in those individuals who even dare commit any

clear evidence that the government is watching over its people. Shortly afterwards we learn of the "Thought Police", who "snoop in on conversations sort of like how the government does today, and always watch your every move (surveillence cameras) controlling the acts and thoughts of the people.

In this day and age, increased security measures are being taken everywhere. These measures include bodyguards, security guards, and added surveillance cameras. Most Americans want to feel and be safe, but they aren’t always ready for the extent that it will take to be safe. The major issues of getting these cameras are the money and time it takes to get them operating in the best way they can. In many cases examined, surveillance cameras have helped tremendously. Now, it’s just a matter of improving these cameras. The amount of good a surveillance camera can do far outweighs the harm; therefore, they should be kept and used in even more places and situations.

Government surveillance has not contributed to a decrease of percentage in crimes, but has created a controversial topic instead. Online surveillance has been an invasion of privacy, because everything the users access is seen without their consent. Due to the fact the stored data is not used, government surveillance in the united states has not been very impactful. Crimes and terrorist attacks were not stopped, and the mass storage of personal data within the last year has violated privacy laws 2,776 times (Government Surveillance 722). Surveillance online is not only unsuccessful in America, but in UK, and Canada as well. Out of every 1000 security cameras, only one camera is actually used to catch a criminal (Government Surveillance 722). However, there are several solutions that can be made to allow the usage of government surveillance without the violating the rights of Americans. Some of the solutions have already taken action, and will give users more freedom online.

Possibly the technological feature creating the most controversy is surveillance cameras. What is seemingly there for public safety could also inhibit safety by exposing the public’s private life. Every move made under the hawk-like vision of the camera is observed and judged by someone sitting behind the scenes. Women risk being stalked by sexual predators, and assailants have been known to memorize the schedule of a subject in order to time the perfect attack (Stead). “Bad cops” may gain insight to a personal life that allows for the watcher to blackmail the victim. In recent studies it has been proven that an increase in surveillance cameras does not decrease the crime rate; it