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“It is true that surveillance can at times promote what some may consider desirable behavior. One study found that rowdiness in Swedish soccer stadiums—fans throwing bottles and lighters onto the field—declined by 65 percent after the introduction of security cameras. And public health literature…” quote by Glenn Greenwald
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““It is true that surveillance can at times promote what some may consider desirable behavior. One study found that rowdiness in Swedish soccer stadiums—fans throwing bottles and lighters onto the field—declined by 65 percent after the introduction of security cameras. And public health literature on hand washing has””

Glenn Greenwald

About This Quote

Source Article: Surveillance and Behavior, 2015

Surveillance can deter undesirable actions, as shown by reduced rowdiness in stadiums.

In simple terms: Cameras can curb bad behavior.

Key Takeaway

Consider ethical use of monitoring.

Themes

privacy social control public safety

Mood

critical analytical

Type

ethical sociopolitical

When to use this quote

  • stadium security
  • public health campaigns
  • workplace monitoring

Key Concepts

behavioral economics deterrence theory

Questions to Reflect On

  • When does monitoring become invasive?
  • How to balance safety and freedom?
A Different Perspective

Effectiveness depends on context and trust.

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