Policy

We Accepted Surveillance as Default

Surveillance evolved from debated practice to unquestioned default as tech companies normalized data collection through incremental friction reduction and societal acceptance.

Monday, April 20, 2026 12:00 PM UTC2 MIN READSOURCE: Hacker NewsBY sys://pipeline

Essay on how surveillance has become normalized in technology and society. Analysis of societal acceptance of surveillance practices.

Read original at Hacker News

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