Dragnet Nation:: A Quest For Privacy, Security, ...

Angwin highlights harrowing real-world examples, such as:

Angwin defines a "dragnet" as a system that sweeps up information about everyone regardless of suspicion. Falling costs for data storage and massive increases in processing power have made it cheap for institutions to keep records on nearly every moment of our lives. Dragnet Nation: A Quest for Privacy, Security, ...

, by investigative journalist Julia Angwin, is an essential exploration of how modern technology has enabled a "dragnet" society where personal data is indiscriminately collected by governments and corporations. Core Themes & Key Insights Angwin highlights harrowing real-world examples

The danger that constant surveillance leads to "internalized" self-censorship, where individuals stop expressing unique thoughts for fear of being watched. by investigative journalist Julia Angwin