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Scenario

When responsive infrastructure feels like surveillance

My city installed smart streetlights that adjust based on foot traffic and somehow this makes me feel watched rather than cared for.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Technology that adapts to human behavior can trigger paranoia rather than comfort, revealing our deep ambivalence about being observed.

Your guide for this
Laozi
Laozi works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with The post-human question?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.