Abstract Summary
Humans can only see a small portion of the electromagnetic spectrum ranging from red to violet. Yet, the world around us is awash with invisible electromagnetic waves, including radio frequency (RF) waves that are used for telecommunication. These RF waves are emitted from cell towers, mobile phones, routers, and any device that can “connect” with others. Researchers are currently refining how to “see” using RF wave receivers. RF “vision” can “see” through walls and in the dark without any cameras, allowing for ubiquitous, unobtrusive surveillance. This talk compares this upcoming technology with cameras, questioning “what’s the deal, anyway, with humans and surveillance?” and how do we determine ethical use.
