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Are we living in a digital panopticon? And is Gen Z the first to notice?

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Have you ever felt like your computer camera was watching you? Or that someone was recording you while you were out and about?

With Flock cameras, social media, doorbell surveillance, and cell phones — many are feeling like they can't escape being perceived. A growing awareness of consistent surveillance has led to the question: are we already living in a digital panopticon?