Technology
The Impact of Digital Surveillance on Privacy Norms
Quick fact
In many countries, people are more willing to share private information with companies that offer 'free' services, even though those companies harvest and sell their data—a shift in privacy norms that would have shocked previous generations.
Why this is interesting
You’ve probably felt it—that tiny hesitation before clicking a dubious link or typing something slightly controversial. What if you’re not just being cautious, but silently adjusting to a world that’s always watching?