Who watches the watchers? CryptoHarlem founder Matt Mitchell explains why surveillance is the enemy
Technology can be one’s best friend or, in some cases, their worst enemy. For example, Meta and TikTok seamlessly connect millions of people with loved ones and strangers, and while the platforms are a great resource for finding information and communicating with others, there are valid concerns about violations of users’ privacy and the monetization and possible outright theft of users’ data.
The same can be said for surveillance and security. There is often a gift-and-a-curse style relationship, wherein the exact surveillance tools meant to keep people safe and deter crime are often used to oppress and control citizens or even ignore the criminal acts of those in power.
To explore this contentious topic in greater depth, show hosts Jonathan DeYoung and Ray Salmond invited renowned hacker and activist Matt Mitchell to the most recent episode of The Agenda podcast.
When asked to share some examples of what drives his passion for hacktivism and which threats might be the most immediate for the average person, Mitchell said:
To emphasis the increased danger of the surveillance threat to communities of color in the United States, Mitchell explained:
Mitchell said the very first thing he teaches people is that “surveillance is bad, and we need to stop it.”
When Salmond suggested that security is ultimately designed to keep citizens safe, Mitchell countered with:
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According to Mitchell:
To hear more from Mitchell’s conversation with The Agenda — including his backstory and the revolutionary objectives of CryptoHarlem — listen to the full episode on Cointelegraph’s Podcasts page, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. And don’t forget to check out
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