Humans detect genetic relatives through smell (MHC genes), facial recognition, and childhood co-residence. Modern AI and DNA testing now surpass natural abilities, creating opportunities for family reunification while raising privacy concerns.
Privacy has been systematically dismantled by surveillance capitalism—an economy that treats human behavior as raw material for profit. From data brokers compiling dossiers on millions to facial recognition scanning public spaces without consent, a pervasive surveillance infrastructure now monitors daily life. While laws like GDPR and CCPA attempt to restore control, enforcement lags behind technology, and the US lacks federal legislation. Individuals can adopt technical protections, exercise...
China's surveillance scoring system is spreading globally through the Belt and Road Initiative, with 63 nations adopting similar technologies. While touted as public safety tools, these systems create comprehensive behavioral profiles that influence everything from mortgages to travel rights, raising urgent questions about privacy and democratic governance in the digital age.
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