Ever feel watched even when alone?

George Orwell

Ever feel watched even when alone?

Imagine walking home alone and feeling like someone's constantly watching you, even though you're not sure who's watching.

This feeling is akin to living under a surveillance state, where the concept of privacy is eroded by constant monitoring.

Example

You're walking down a street, but you can't shake the feeling that every step you take is being recorded.

Remember this

The insight is that pervasive surveillance can make you feel like you're never truly alone.

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