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“The amount of control you have over somebody if you can monitor internet activity is amazing.” quote by Tim Berners-Lee
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“The amount of control you have over somebody if you can monitor internet activity is amazing.”

Tim Berners-Lee

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Source Speech: 2013 World Wide Web Conference, Tim Berners-Lee

Monitoring online behavior gives unprecedented power over individuals.

In simple terms: Internet surveillance grants great control.

Key Takeaway

Recognize privacy risks.

Themes

privacy power technology

Mood

cautious reflective

Type

ethical political

When to use this quote

  • government oversight
  • corporate data collection
  • personal relationships
  • online advertising
  • cybersecurity

Key Concepts

surveillance digital ethics data control

Questions to Reflect On

  • How would you protect personal privacy?
  • What limits should be set on monitoring?
A Different Perspective

Power can be abused without accountability.

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