Privacy Issues of Nanotechnology
Nanotechnology offers the ability to create nano-sized cameras and listening devices which are undetectable by the naked eye, and virtually undetectable even by radars. While these devices might be used to further the public's safety. It would be a violation of a person's basic right to privacy.
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Would the Use of Nanotechnology be Invading our Human Rights?
One of the most basic human rights is the right to have privacy and freedom. This right would be very difficult to achieve if nanotechnology continues to advance. If the government uses nanotechnology as cameras and listening devices for our protection even this could an invasion of our rights, as people in their homes should have a right to do what they want without impacting others. Even if the government decides that this would be an invasion of privacy, others might not, and with nanotechnolog released to the public, anyone could be syping on you with an undetectable device. Having cameras nearly everywhere watching us would get rid of any shred of privacy we have and also our freedom for protection. This also could affect our actions as we will continuously know that we are being watched. Though the government may even have our best interests at heart, using this technology to shape us into their ideal people, if it means sacrificing a human right, would it be worth it?
How Would Nanotechnology Reduce Privacy?
If nanotechnology is released to the public it could result in the lack of privacy of the people. There would be no way of knowing if a nanocamera could be watching, filming and ears dropping on you as the nano things can’t be seen by the naked eye, and are nearly undetectable. These devices may even be inside you or on you. These nanocameras might not even belong to the government either, but could belong to anyone of the public, meaning someone might be watching your every move without you ever knowing