Abortion Quote by Adam Cohen
“Our movements reveal a great deal about who we are. A record of our locations over time can reveal whether we go to tent revivals or radical political meetings, abortion clinics or AIDS doctors.”
About This Quote
Source Article: The New York Times, “Data, Surveillance, and the Self”, 2015
Our physical movements can expose personal beliefs, affiliations, and habits when tracked over time.
In simple terms: Movement data reveals personal identity.
Key Takeaway
Be aware of location privacy.
Themes
privacy
identity
surveillance
behavior
Mood
cautious
reflective
Type
observational
analytical
When to use this quote
- political activism
- health care visits
- religious gatherings
- travel habits
Key Concepts
Data mining
social profiling
Questions to Reflect On
- How much of your life is visible through your phone?
- Do you trust institutions with location data?
A Different Perspective
Tracking can be inaccurate or misinterpreted.
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