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Psychology

The Effects of Digital Surveillance on Social Trust

Quick fact

A 2020 study (PEN America) found that 54% of Americans said they avoid discussing certain topics in conversation because they fear surveillance—and nearly the same share said they have self-censored online.

Why this is interesting

We’d all like to think we’d speak our minds even if someone were listening. But what if someone really is listening—all the time?