America is one of the most connected nations on Earth. The breadth of our digital usage footprint is massive. It is one of the things that makes us a world leader in commerce, defense, science and entertainment. It also makes us vulnerable. Despite that, no one wants the United States to move backward. A critical debate is
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Demonstrators shine their cellphones during a protest in St. Louis in 2020. Michael B. Thomas/Getty Images Firmin DeBrabander, Maryland Institute College of Art The Research Brief is a short take about interesting academic work. The big idea While the battle over privacy is everywhere in American life, it’s actually a relatively new concept that didn’t