id: 589
uid: GXJ62
insdate: 2026-03-07 19:05:17
title: The Banality of Surveillance
additional: 🔍 The Banality of Surveillance: This technology refers to the widespread and often mundane use of surveillance systems, which provides immense practical value in enhancing national security, public safety, and law enforcement by enabling real-time monitoring and data collection. By leveraging surveillance, authorities can prevent and investigate crimes, while also optimizing resource allocation and emergency response strategies.
category: Hacker News
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guid: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=47289331
source_url: https://benn.substack.com/p/the-banality-of-surveillance
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author_name: limbicsystem
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