Turning 'big brother' surveillance into a helping hand to the homeless
Monday, October 22, 2018 - 09:00
in Psychology & Sociology
Surveillance evokes fear of a "big brother" state watching our every move. The proliferation of closed-circuit television (CCTV) cameras in our cities and the emergence of big data have only deepened this fear. Marginalised groups such as people sleeping rough feel the impact most acutely, as their lack of shelter exposes them to constant surveillance.