Big Brother's Name Is Google

Found this article today. File this under: Odd things that go through Ben's brain...

http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2009/02/04/earlyshow/leisure/gamesgadgetsgizmos/main4774320.shtml?tag=topHome;topStories

It is a pretty interesting look at a new software that makes GPS tracking available for cell phones. I guess the applications are for families that want to keep track of children, wives that want to keep track of husbands, and the like.

Wow, it's amazing to see where we've come in 250 years as a country. If this technology is available in the private sector, then we can be reasonably sure the government has it. I guess I feel glad if they're tracking a terrorists phone, but do we want them tracking ours? I'd say when our nation began their was a pretty healthy skepticism about governments, we've come a long way.

I know a friend that would prefer to live "off the grid". It seems the boundaries are getting pushed further and further out.

--Ben