Welcome to the Machine! ... Surveillance as a SERVICE ... also see several related recent patents by Amazon

Welcome my son, welcome to the machine
Where have you been?
It’s alright we know where you’ve been …
Welcome my son, welcome to the machine
What did you dream?
It’s alright we told you what to dream

  • Pink Floyd’s “Welcome to the Machine” from the album “Wish You Were Here”

Amazon Ring patents describe a dystopian future where networks of cameras identify ‘suspicious’ people by recognizing their faces, retinas, skin texture, gait, voice, and even odor.

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“Nothing to see here.”

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There’s nothing to like about this not-so-surprising news story, but thank you, anyway, for sharing.

All in all, you’re just another brick in the wall. Pink Floyd

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Does anyone else remember that Amazon in home drone they floated a few years back? It would fly on preprogrammed paths through your house and film. No joke.

Welcome to Beijing West, my son…