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As a society we have reached a crossroads. Will we embrace
technology as a tool to manipulate each other or will we use technology to help
move the society forward? This question is not really aimed at the general
public because most people have no say in this decision. This question is aimed
at the government and at the companies who possess the technology, which will
direct the society into the future. This is a question that asks whether or not
we as a society can overcome the few greedy people at the head of companies
that would use all of the new technology for complete surveillance and control.
This topic comes into view because of a recent event at a school in Texas. The
school requires all students to where badges that contain location devices so that
the school may track all students. The general idea is to increase attendance
in order to receive money from the state government for having good attendance.
This initial goal seems reasonable and beneficial until on looks at the
consequences of such an action. The students are being taught that being under
surveillance at all times is something that is perfectly normal. The school is
essentially taking away many of the rights of the students as soon as they step
on the school’s campus. While all school essentially takes away rights from
students in this way, this is on a new level that is on the same level as
trapping the student on campus. How are student supposed to learn if they feel
like they are trapped on campus? Students will learn that being under constant
surveillance is normal and they will bring this ideal into their adult lives,
which will accelerate the current society to one that does not respect the
rights of the people. The society will turn into that of the book 1984.
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