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Big Brother Really Is Watching Us All

Posted by Zonk on from the hi-guys dept.

siddesu writes "The BBC has a nice high-level overview of some technologies for surveillance developed in the US and the UK. 'The US and UK governments are developing increasingly sophisticated gadgets to keep individuals under their surveillance. When it comes to technology, the US is determined to stay ahead of the game ... But it [a through-the wall sensing device in development] will also show whether someone inside a house is looking to harm you, because if they are, their heart rate will be raised. And 10 years from now, the technology will be much smarter. We'll scan a person with one of these things and tell what they're actually thinking.'"

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  1. Oh yeah? by keraneuology · · Score: 0, Troll
    What am I thinking now?

    Gotta love the people... they elect SUCH nice people into office to make these decisions.

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  2. Re:What ethical engineering jobs are out there? by QuantumG · · Score: 0, Troll

    It's a job. You want excitement? Get into death sports.

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  3. no kidding! by circletimessquare · · Score: 0, Troll

    (snicker)

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