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When convenience technology feels invasive

My smart thermostat learned my schedule so well that it started heating the house before I decided to come home early and now I feel like I am living with a mind reader.

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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Predictive systems that anticipate needs can create an uncanny sense of being known by machines in ways that feel uncomfortably intimate.

Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with The surveillance state?”

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