Great read! I wrote a similar essay exploring the panopticon through the lens of public Instagram likes and what it's like growing up under constant surveillance as Gen Z. As an engineering student who's actively building these systems, I find myself struggling privacy, power and the supposed convenience these products offer. I have not found a satisfying solution, but I sure think about it a lot! https://industrialcomplex.substack.com/p/big-brother-is-always-watching-instagram
Great read! I wrote a similar essay exploring the panopticon through the lens of public Instagram likes and what it's like growing up under constant surveillance as Gen Z. As an engineering student who's actively building these systems, I find myself struggling privacy, power and the supposed convenience these products offer. I have not found a satisfying solution, but I sure think about it a lot! https://industrialcomplex.substack.com/p/big-brother-is-always-watching-instagram
Just read yours and loved it! Definitely so many layers to pull apart.... especially for our gen growing up on the internet. Thanks for sharing this!