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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsWould a Spectrometer camera satisfy privacy concerns in public places?
I remember seeing this and thinking the application for surveillance would be useful. Basically, structure the cameras to capture the spectrum's that have explosives. So instead of having cameras that show what people are doing, it will show what they are carrying around that would be dangerous.
Yes, sorry, but I imagine it could be used for finding contraband as well. What are the limits of technology vs. freedom. Probably a dead thread thanks to gratuitous nudity interrupter, but oh well....
http://www.wired.co.uk/news/archive/2010-10/11/camera-phone-spectrometer
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Would a Spectrometer camera satisfy privacy concerns in public places? (Original Post)
MyUncle
Apr 2013
OP
I'm cool with this. Maybe not in 10-20 years, but I'm onboard now. Would a...
Poll_Blind
Apr 2013
#2
WinkyDink
(51,311 posts)1. Public nudity would solve so much, no?
Poll_Blind
(23,864 posts)2. I'm cool with this. Maybe not in 10-20 years, but I'm onboard now. Would a...
..."modesty shawl" be a good middle ground for the winter months?
PB
SoCalDem
(103,856 posts)3. That might do it
MyUncle
(924 posts)4. Nudity,the camera or both?
MyUncle
(924 posts)5. Nudity interruptus comment destroys attempt at technology surveillance freedom discussion.