Welcome to the Matrix: Enslaved by Technology and the Internet of Things By John W. Whitehead January 07, 2015
There will come a time when it isn't Theyre spying on me through my phone anymore. Eventually, it will be My phone is spying on me. ― Philip K. Dick
If ever Americans sell their birthright, it will be for the promise of expediency and comfort delivered by way of blazingly fast Internet, cell phone signals that never drop a call, thermostats that keep us at the perfect temperature without our having to raise a finger, and entertainment that can be simultaneously streamed to our TVs, tablets and cell phones.
Likewise, if ever we find ourselves in bondage, we will have only ourselves to blame for having forged the chains through our own lassitude, laziness and abject reliance on internet-connected gadgets and gizmos that render us wholly irrelevant.
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Make no mistake: the Internet of Things is just Big Brother in a more appealing disguise.
Even so, Im not suggesting we all become Luddites. However, we need to be aware of how quickly a helpful device that makes our lives easier can become a harmful weapon that enslaves us. The synopsis of the piece.