Understanding the Dark Side of Technology

The speaker discusses the dual nature of technology, highlighting its potential for both positive and negative impacts. Through personal experiences and case studies like the 2008 Mumbai attacks, the speaker illustrates how criminals and terrorists exploit technology. The talk emphasizes the need for a global, participatory approach to law enforcement and security, urging citizens to be proactive in addressing technological threats.

What is the speaker's main concern about technology?

• It is too expensive.

• It is not accessible to everyone.

• It can be used for both good and evil.

• It is too complicated to understand.

How did the terrorists in the 2008 Mumbai attacks use technology to their advantage?

• By creating fake news to spread panic.

• By disabling all communication networks in the city.

• By using modern communication tools for real-time coordination.

• By hacking into government databases.

What is a significant change in crime due to technology?

• Criminals have become less organized.

• Criminals can now commit crimes on a much larger scale.

• Criminals now prefer to work alone.

• Criminals have stopped using weapons.

What is the speaker's view on the role of technology in crime?

• Technology has no impact on crime.

• Technology makes crime more difficult to commit.

• Technology only benefits law enforcement.

• Technology can be exploited by criminals for various purposes.

What potential threat does the Internet of Things pose?

• It will make devices more expensive.

• It will lead to a decrease in internet speed.

• It will create more vulnerabilities for hackers to exploit.

• It will make technology obsolete.

What is the speaker's view on the future of biocrime?

• It will only affect a small number of people.

• It will advance rapidly due to the fast pace of DNA sequencing.

• It will not be a significant threat.

• It will be easy to control with current technology.

What does the speaker suggest as a solution to combat technological threats?

• Developing more advanced weapons.

• Building more secure borders.

• Relying solely on government agencies.

• Involving ordinary citizens in public safety efforts.

What is the speaker's opinion on the current state of law enforcement?

• It is too lenient on criminals.

• It is too focused on technology.

• It is outdated and needs to be more open and participatory.

• It is highly effective and needs no changes.

How does the speaker propose to protect leaders from DNA-based threats?

• By using advanced encryption methods.

• By isolating them from the public.

• By sharing their DNA with trusted researchers for testing.

• By keeping their DNA secret.

What does the speaker believe about the future of public safety?

• It should be left to professionals only.

• It can be ignored due to technological advancements.

• It requires the involvement of everyone.

• It will become less important over time.