“Smart” cities are all the rage among municipal leaders, popping up everywhere as the ultimate answer to the problems of contemporary urban life. Crime, environmental challenges, inequality, and inefficiency are just a few of the issues that proponents of this modern-day panacea claim will be solved.
Are these digital systems all that they are cracked up to be? Do they really solve all of these problems and, if so, at what cost? What dangers does the surveillance required to make these systems operate pose to our right to privacy?
Smart: Coming to a City Near You takes a look at some of the most basic concerns surrounding the modern surveillance state and its impact upon human rights and civil liberties. Featuring insightful interviews with Derrick Broze, James Dutton, Aman Jabbi, and Mike Maharrey, this documentary serves to shed light on valid concerns that those who are perpetuating this movement often fail to address.
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