Digital Surveillance in age of FAGMA- Part 3: Devices and your Privacy
So, as consumers participating in a capitalist society, our economy currently depends on our continuous purchase of stuff- the internet of things. How many of our things currently link up to the internet ? Over 25 Billion in 2019! And when I say things, I mean everything. Cars , phones , computers , lamps , toasters , sex toys , televisions , refrigerators , as well as services. Your ISP , your utilities , practically anything that uses electricity or generates it is capable of spying on you if it can be hooked up to the internet. So what are your choices? 1) Turn back the clock to before the internet was invented. Make sure everything you buy is not "smart." Drive a car that is more than 10 years old. Don't use the internet. Throw away your smartphone. Write letters rather than send emails. If you want a book to read, go to the library or buy one. Talk to people face to face. Walk to the store and shop but don't collect loyalty points. Even if you generat
