I had a chance to catch two amazing presentation in the past two days - cyber-security expert Bruce Schneier and distinguished computer scientist Moshe Vardi. Both talks argued a similar point, that in order for things to really change in the technology space, we need public policy or regulation. However, that doesn't mean there isn't a role for ethics. Collective action to drive change in technology Bruce Schneier recently spoke at the Canadian Internet Registration Authorit

In a post-Christmas shopping spree, my husband brought home "an amazing deal" - a Ring doorbell bundled with an Amazon Echo. He had no intention of using the Echo, but he was super excited to protect our homestead with the Ring, and to join the neighbours in providing unauthorized surveillance for the neighbourhood. After a conversation about surveillance capitalism, documented issues with Ring itself and a hard look at the real crime stats for our neighourhood (which are neg