Our fear of being constantly watched by those in power—like what happens in George Orwell’s Nineteen Eighty-Four—has driven us to prevent it from happening (for now). Although there is more surveillance technology than ever before, Orwell’s heavy warning caused us to be more vigilant, especially when holding those in power accountable. They can’t control us through surveillance because we can fight back with the same tech. We ensure that the camera lenses are “point[ing] both ways”; if they watch us, we’ll watch them and hold them responsible. Read full article here
Technology
The First Solar-Powered Car Comes at a Hot Price
The Lightyear O is a revolutionary electric car powered by the sun. Developed by a Dutch startup, the four-door sedan has over 50 square feet of solar panels on its roof and hood, generating up to 43 miles of energy a day. With production now underway in Finland, the car does come with a hefty price tag at $262,000, but the company hopes to introduce a more affordable version, the Lightyear 2, by 2025. Read full article here
Merv
January 27, 2023
