Privacy

#FrancisOnFilm: Portrait of a Lady on Fire

不经别人同意就给别人画像是不对的吗?《着火的女人的肖像》为一位18世纪的肖像艺术家呈现了这种伦理困境。这部电影在很多层面上都很深入,但最重要的一个层面是它如何让我们思考肖像、隐私和同意。

The End of Privacy

Once upon a time, your home was considered your castle, a sphere of absolute privacy, where you could reliably escape prying eyes. No one, except perhaps the constable, dared even enter one’s home without permission.

Privacy and the Internet of Things

What will life be like when every road you travel, every device you own, every building you enter is connected to the internet? Will these developments transform our world in ways that enrich our lives? Or will they just create more opportunities for hackers, corporations, and governments to pry into every aspect of our lives?

Reality TV: Ethics or Entertainment?

What ethical obligations do the makers of reality TV have to prevent harm to their willing participants? Or do reality TV participants give up certain rights when they agree to allow their lives to be commodified?

[AUDIO] How Important is Privacy?

We have a tendency to desire at least some degree of privacy, allowing us to live part of our lives outside of the public eye. Is privacy foundational to our lives? How much does privacy deserve to be protected when greater safety often comes with its sacrifice?