Nsa Quote by Alexis Ohanian
“The surveillance state has run amok. Technology that's enabled us to send selfies 24/7 - not that valuable - has also enabled us to be spied upon us 24/7.”
About This Quote
The speaker criticizes pervasive surveillance, noting that constant self‑recording technologies also enable continuous spying.
In simple terms: Surveillance tech lets others watch us nonstop.
Key Takeaway
Beware of privacy loss in constant connectivity.
Themes
privacy
technology
surveillance
Mood
concerned
critical
Type
cautionary
political
When to use this quote
- social media use
- personal security
- policy advocacy
Key Concepts
data collection
digital rights
Questions to Reflect On
- What trade‑offs are you willing to accept for convenience?
- How can individuals protect privacy today?
![“I believe that when [senator Ron] Wyden and [senator Mark] Udall asked about the scale of this, they [the NSA] said it did not have the tools to provide an answer. We do have the tools and I have maps showing where people have been scrutinised most. We collect more digital communications from…” quote by Edward Snowden](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/549/edward-snowden-555_america_i-believe-that-when-senator-ron-wyden-an_201712.jpg)
