The Internet of Things

February 16, 2020

First Aired: October 15, 2017

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Smart TVs, refrigerators, cars, and entire houses—the internet of things refers to the networking of all the devices in our lives, as they gather data and interact with one another, apparently to make our lives easier and more convenient. As we add more and more smart devices to our network, how will this augmented connectivity affect the way we live? Will these developments transform our world in ways that enrich our lives? Or will they just create more opportunities for hackers, corporations, and governments to pry into every aspect of our lives? Josh and Ken get smart with renowned computer scientist Carl Hewitt, editor of Inconsistency Robustness (Studies in Logic).

  1. sarah jone

    That’s such an interesting point 👀. On one hand, IoT definitely has the potential to make life smoother—like automating chores or improving energy efficiency. But on the flip side, every new connected device feels like another door left open for hackers or surveillance. I guess the real question is whether security and privacy measures will be able to keep up with the speed of innovation. Otherwise, the convenience might come at too high a cost.

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