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There’s concern about technological invasions into privacy. The conversation warns about pervasive data collection via smartphones, smart devices, and social media algorithms capable of deducing political and social preferences without explicit input. The example of a conversation with a child revealing how phones can detect spoken words and target advertising illustrates the growing sophistication of surveillance. The potential for censorship and suppression of free speech looms large, prompting a debate: perhaps the solution lies in adopting privacy-preserving technologies and resisting the overreach of Big Tech and government.