4 chapters across the catalog
White House Big Data Survey, Sensors, Citizen Feedback
John Podesta's video encourages citizens to provide feedback on big data at a White House website. He mentions "sensors all around us" and the transformative nature of technology in healthcare and online shopping, while the hosts express deep skepticism about the government's true intentions regarding privacy.
White House Privacy Survey Deconstruction, Trust Levels
The hosts walk through the White House "Big Data and Privacy" survey, selecting "not at all" for trust in intelligence and law enforcement agencies. They criticize the survey's structure and use the "fill-in" section to express their dissatisfaction with government surveillance.
Student Surveys and Google Drive Data Collection
A PBI Student Survey from an elementary school asks children invasive questions about weapons, bullying, and drug use via Google Forms. The hosts warn that despite claims of privacy, the data is being collected by Google and school administrations.
2010 Census Probing Questions, American Community Survey
The 2010 Census and the American Community Survey are drawing fire for questions that some residents find overly intrusive. Probing inquiries regarding work schedules, commute times, household plumbing, and heating fuels are examined. While the Census Bureau claims these questions have been asked for decades, critics argue they go beyond the constitutional mandate of a simple population count.
