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Crowd-Sourcing, Surveillance, and the Era of the Synopticon

Tuesday 17 March 2015 | 1 hour 27 minutes 9 seconds

Technology has led to unprecedented state surveillance, but may also be the key to preserving the principle of open government.

Matthew Connelly is Philippe Roman Chair in History and International Affairs at LSE IDEAS for 2014-15.

LSE IDEAS (@lseideas) is a centre for the study of international affairs, diplomacy and grand strategy.

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