Instructor: Victor Braitberg
MW | 12:30 PM - 1:45 PM | Hybrid
Focusing on the cultural, political, and ethical dilemmas posed by new information and communication technologies, this course examines the 'culture of surveillance,' i.e., the practical application of information and communication technologies to identify, track, and monitor the attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors of individuals and groups in contemporary societies. Particular attention will be given to the historical/cultural development and use of the recording, imaging, storage, and transmission technologies that have made modern surveillance possible and their application in the fields of health care, law enforcement, the military, business, education, government, and many other areas of social life.