What if? It's the basis of many stories. We ask. We ponder. We wonder.
On Tuesdays I throw one out there. What if? It may be speculative. It may stem from something I see. It may be something I pull from the news.
Make of it what you will. If a for instance is not specified, interpret that instance as you wish. And if the idea turns into a story, I'd appreciate a thank you in the acknowledgements 😉
I was on a plane for half the day yesterday. (I'm writing this post before I leave.) If I got behind on visiting while I was away, I'll catch up in the next day or two.
So, because I'm writing this more than a week ahead, current events are off the table...
What if everyone was required to wear a device that the government could use to track you? (Alas, I wish this was far-fetched...)
I’m sure you will hear a lot of outrage on this topic, but we have all voluntarily agreed to being tracked …with our cell phones, Fitbits, using GPS in our cars … but the government actually making lists scares me
ReplyDeleteYes, of course. That's why I asked about if it was required rather than "voluntary". (I know many people don't really think about all the tracking that goes on.)
DeleteYeah, agree with songbird - we're already there. Cameras everywhere.
ReplyDeleteNot required (yet), but, yeah, cel phone. I was just talking to my wife that, in the not so distant past, it was possible to disappear completely. Now? Not so much.
ReplyDeleteYes, we're tracked, even the grocery store app knows what to suggest. I hope there'd be a mass uprising against any government tracking with something worn. I wonder what the punishments would be for refusing?
ReplyDeleteWe mostly do - it's called a cell phone.
ReplyDeleteScrew that! Even though I have a cell phone i can turn it off and not use it. I never post where I am on Facebook. I might post where I was but never a play by play. If I wanted to disappear, I would make sure to have money and not use a card
ReplyDeleteWe are already so tracked, between our cell phones and other devices with GPS, social media, and cameras everywhere, that we don't give it a thought. Some employer wellness programs and at least one life insurer encourage participants to wear fitness trackers. Auto insurers offer discounts if you have a device tracking your driving habits installed in your vehicle. But yes, so far, these are all voluntary. If it became mandatory I am not sure how much resistance there would be because we are all already (subliminally or not) used to such a world.
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