The Surveillance State Big Data, Freedom, and You is a 2016 Great Courses video series presented by Paul Rosenzweig, JD.
Over 24 lectures (12 in Fall 2024 and 12 in Winter 2025), you will:
- Learn some of the history of surveillance.
- Gain understanding of how intelligence collection works in the US and why 9/11 was so transformative.
- Explore new technologies and their ramifications.
- Examine big data.
- Learn why the Internet is a treasure trove for spies and commercial companies.
- Explore how people are trying to get off the grid or secure their communications.
- Discover how Europe is answering some of these difficult questions.
We will watch two 30-minute lectures with discussion of related material after each. Knowledgeable class members are encouraged to present brief updates on material covered in the lectures or discussions.
