Privacy

 The reality is that privacy is becoming more difficult to protect because of the level of transparency that our world has come to. Almost everything that we do leaves a trace on the internet, from sending text messages to shopping online or even walking by a security camera. While technology has made our lives easier, it has also made it easier to collect, store, and sometimes misuse our personal information.

Social media sites like Instagram and TikTok promote people to share their lives with everyone, without even realizing how permanent that information can be. Pictures, locations and personal information can be saved, shared, or even used by strangers. At the same time, companies track our online activities to target ads, which means that our interests and behaviors are constantly being tracked.

The issue of privacy also goes beyond the internet. Smartphones, smart home devices, and even cars track our locations and activities. We have completely gone blind to how absurd it is that we don't even have privacy when all devices are shut off. Now, there are glasses that are affordable that have a small built in camera with 4k level quality. Imagine you tell a coworker a secret and make sure they leave their phone out of a room, you still have to worry about the a little device that you thought only helped him see. 

The world is also becoming a place where judgment is welcomed when you don't use social media. You're looked at as "out of touch" and "lame" because of your decision to not share your personal life with a bunch of strangers. This "social media lifestyle" has gotten so out of hand to the point where "influencers" are getting paid more than some Professional Football Players. The way this world has been able to glorify and finacially compensate people sharing their business and leaving little to no room on privacy is a recipe for disaster.