Each of us can look back over our life to see how the world has fundamentally changed several times following specific traumatic events. Early in the 21st century, it was not acceptable for government to encroach on our personal privacy or impose boundaries. However, in the aftermath of September 11, we adapted to government surveillance in the name of “safety and security” at public and private events. We accepted technology that permits our voices and circumstances to be heard and seen throughout the country, quickly and permanently recording almost our every move. The catch word for the “new normal” then became see something, say something.

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