Yes, Dear Listener, as seen previously in this post:
my obsession with security cameras here in Belfast continues. This pic was taken the other day at Botanic Park in the Queens University 'Quarter' of Belfast.
Here's an interesting link:
found in the comments section of this page:
Internationals Against Video Surveillance
If you are truly concerned about the loss of privacy those of us in the 'knowledge economy' seem to be suffering from I'm not sure that attacking CCTV Cams is the way to go. A lot of people feel the same way as Damon does, (see his comments in the Security Cameras in Belfast post). People feel safer with these things around.
As for myself - am more concerned about the digital traces and second-life we are creating online - I've put so much of myself on the Show for instance - the things I've said can never be put back into a bottle even if I take LTA off my server - they'll float around on people's PCs and iPods for years. Short of changing my name again and disappearing, (don't worry W.A.Y.N.E. - I'll warn you first), what can be done?
It's the "security" cameras that you can't see are even worse.I once knew a guy who told me some stories of what he could see in his job, working for the security forces, from a variety of vantage points around the city. It's true, even in Belfast ,that Big Brother is watching you. All the watchtowers that are being taken down throughout the country are,most probably, covered by these cameras already.
Posted by: Cybez | April 26, 2006 at 02:26 PM
It's not just that. It's your cell phone and cars with their geosynchronous positioning devices. They always know where you are. Who is "they"? I don't know. But rest assured they are watching...
Posted by: Jama | April 26, 2006 at 03:31 PM
More like INsecurity . . .
Posted by: Thom Brown, III | April 26, 2006 at 05:22 PM
I've changed my mind. Security cams are good. They make me feel safe and comfy and warm all over...
Posted by: WOA | April 27, 2006 at 02:12 PM