5 chapters across the catalog
Vaccine Tracking Myths, Herd Immunity Claims
A UK government clip dismisses concerns about vaccine microchips by stating that mobile phones already track users more effectively. The clip also claims that herd immunity is "not an option" through natural infection and that the vaccine does not damage DNA or affect fertility. The hosts dispute the claim that herd immunity is not the goal of vaccination.
Public Health Agency of Canada, Cell Phone Data Tracking
The Public Health Agency of Canada admitted to purchasing de-identified cell phone location data to monitor population movements during the COVID-19 pandemic. Privacy experts and the Privacy Commissioner of Canada, Daniel Therrien, debated the ethics of using personal information for "legitimate business interests" without explicit consent. The hosts critique the concept of "democratically appointed institutions" overseeing such surveillance.
Dr. Anthony Fauci appeared on CBS News with Nora O'Donnell to warn that the worst of the COVID-19 pandemic is yet to arrive. The report utilized cell phone signal data from Penn State University students to illustrate how travel during the Thanksgiving holiday could potentially accelerate the spread of the virus. Officials expressed concern over staggering new case numbers and hospitalizations recorded before the full impact of holiday travel is realized.
Personal Privacy Tactics, Avoiding Digital Tracking
Individuals are increasingly taking measures to avoid digital surveillance, such as leaving cell phones at home when visiting friends or family. There is a growing awareness that location data could be used against individuals in the future. Some suggest creative tactics, like attaching a phone to a dog, to generate misleading movement data and preserve personal privacy.
Random Transit Searches and Cell Phone Tracking Legality
The TSA has begun conducting random searches of commuters on the PATCO line between New Jersey and Philadelphia, using explosive-sniffing dogs. Separately, a federal appeals court ruled that law enforcement does not need a search warrant to track individuals via their cell phone location data. The hosts criticize these developments as violations of constitutional protections against illegal searches.
