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Is the loss of civil liberties worth the convenience of technology?

Technology has and will always be a huge part of my life. Having grown up with a brother heavily into gaming, programming, and IT work I got to see first hand the in's and out's of how the web works. It all comes down to how you manage your own security. Of course, there will always be the paranoia of being monitored but that has been happening for a long time. It all comes down to being cautious with what you do alone and or over technologies.

This book captures the many facets of information gathering by digital dossiers. It reminded me of the recent unveiled programs called Tempora and Prism used by the United Kingdom and NSA. The extent of these programs capacity to siphon user data iset deeply guarded and not known in detail, however the dossiers gathered by our internet traffic on an individual basis should alarm users. I belive privacy is priceless, if I told my grandfather who passed in 2006 the extent we divulge our personal information on social media he would probably find it unbelievable. He was born in 1920 became an officer in the United States Air Force and served in WW2. The idea of privacy has changed with each generation. The way we perceive the handheld devices we all carry as young as the age of 5, may seem to our greatest generation who is currently exiting our society as a mere tracking device for big brother. This reading was very informative.

This article talks about how technology has grown in the past years. It talks about the definition of privacy and how technology could be a threat to it.

Our Digital Age has witnessed enormous advancements in technology however, it may be a two-edged sword. Technology has seen an increase in the violation of social justice issues just in the last few years. Issues such as hate crimes, harassment, discrimination, and unlawful surveillance are a few topics that are being addressed in this article.

Lyle Denniston talks about how police today use any means of new technology to help solve crimes. The example used in this article is how the fourth amendment comes into play when searching for criminals using an individuals DNA.

Here are some pros and cons of our current technology that we use on a daily basis. There also are some solutions or ideas on ways to get the benefits from technology without the negative side effects. The information covers the effect on our adolescence more than our adults.

This is a topic that has always interested me as electronic devices have become like a second heart to so many teens- they feel that they can't live without it. I think the biggest negative side effect would be the access the devices give them to things that can harm their self esteem. For example, I've seen teen girls scroll through their Instagram feed, saying how they wish they looked like this girl, or her life looks so great, which can harm their feelings of self worth if they are constantly doing this.

CNN explains that citizens have a extremely low lack of privacy. Thanks to technology, people have eyes on them at all times, with or without their consent.

CNN explains that citizens have a extremely low lack of privacy. Thanks to technology, people have eyes on them at all times, with or without their consent.

Has the world become too dependent on technology? Should people lay off of the phones and get back to life?

Interesting study of impact of technology

We have right to privacy as said in the outdated Electronic Communications Privacy Act (ECPA) but our information and our whereabouts on the internet are still being documented and sold to high paying customers. We shouldn't have to choose between future technology and our right to privacy.

A copy of Arizona State Bill 1376, which was not approved, that would limit and track each individual embryo created within the state using Artificial Reproductive Technology, even though this information is already tracked at a national level.

A copy of Arizona State Bill 1376, which was not approved, that would limit and track each individual embryo created within the state using Artificial Reproductive Technology, even though this information is already tracked at a national level.

A recount of "Personhood bill" proponents being faced with the stories of infertility veterans who make the argument that they, individuals who'd do anything to have a child (such as Artificial Reproductive Technology) are now the ones being penalized at the stake of individuals who are opting not to give life to their unborn children.

A recount of "Personhood bill" proponents being faced with the stories of infertility veterans who make the argument that they, individuals who'd do anything to have a child (such as Artificial Reproductive Technology) are now the ones being penalized at the stake of individuals who are opting not to give life to their unborn children.

Technology plays a huge part in sex trafficking because this is where most predators find their young victims. This site will provide information on how technology causes sex trafficking, but also how it prevents it.

This article talks about the issues within educational reform, as technology and standardized tests are not fulfilling the scholastic needs of students in the United States. It discusses issues ranging from technological advancements and incorporation in modern schooling to Betsy Devos' position as U.S. Secretary of Education. It ultimately assumes the position of being in favor of familial values within the education system rather than curriculum.

NBC mentions that due to technology advancing our privacy is diminishing. Their main question and point is do the people of America really care about their privacy when "they say one thing and do another."

American Anti-Vivisection Society states the different testing that occur on animals. It stats that some of the testing has dwindled, because of the technology we have now.

Another tutorial on how to jailbreak your i-device. Another view at it and enables users to get a deeper look at their phone. Encourages technological growth

This article addresses addiction to technology not just for teenagers, but their parents as well.

Two conflicting, federal court rulings have captured the headlines and set the debate over the growing use of technology and where to draw the line between keeping Americans safe and respecting individual privacy and civil liberties. In one ruling in early December, Judge Richard J. Leon of Washington called the

This article brings up the question of whether the commonality of filming is affecting our privacy. As technology advances it becomes increasingly easier to film someone without them even noticing.

This article talks about how bullying is a huge problem, but is now an even bigger issue now that technology is improving. It also talks about the different ways people can be bullied and what you should do if you see someone getting bullied.