Editing Mesh (section)

=== Surveillance, Privacy and Sousveillance ===
While spimes are easily trackable, they also contribute to an environment of universal surveillance. Between spimes, microsensors, ubiquitous security systems, and the recording capabilities of the mesh inserts used by almost everyone, just about everything is recorded. Factor in the availability of mesh-tracking, facial recognition, rep/social networks, and other data mining software, and it rapidly becomes clear that privacy is an outdated concept. Special considerations must be embraced by anyone that seeks to mask their identity or cover their movements.
Alternately, off-the-shelf looks common with some morphs (especially synthmorphs and pods) allow a user to blend in with the masses. Though in part this may seem an Orwellian surveillance nightmare, the abundance of recording tech actually works as “sousveillance” (watching from below), serving a role in making everything transparent and putting checks on abuses of power.
Authoritarian regimes tread carefully, as they are also universally monitored, despite their attempts to control information flow. Many people also willing participate in this open “participatory panopticon.” With nearly infinite storage capacity, dedicated lifeloggers record every moment of their lives and share it for others to experience.