Summary Of If Looks Could Kill
Security is not the same as it was 20 years ago. As they advance and become used more frequently, people begin to have different perspectives on them. In her article “Trading Liberty for Illusions”, published in Free Inquiry, Wendy Kaminer discusses to the American citizens how their privacy and freedom has been invaded through the use of surveillance systems. In contrast, the article “If Looks Could Kill”, written by The Economist group asserts that monitoring actions can be a difficult and tedious work as a human, but at the same time advanced surveillance cameras have not been accurate. Both authors emphasize their ideas using the help of specific strategies. Three strategies that can be found throughout the articles are tone, ethos and
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In her article, Kaminer (2002) uses a formal, persuasive tone. This can be seen in her last paragraph where Kaminer (2002) asks her readers a question and also includes them in the problem. She does that by using the terms “we” and “I”, which causes the reader to think deeply about the issue and how it affects them (Kaminer, 2002,p. 399). The reader will feel like their freedom is also affected by the faux security measures. In contrast, The Economist (2008) a more casual, informative tone. An example of this, is when The Economist (2008) talks about how some surveillance systems are able to detect suspicions behavior like loitering in stairwells (p.401). They warn impatient lovers that hang around in the stairwell, claiming that it may seem suspicious (The Economist, 2008, p.401). The authors creates a more friendly atmosphere which helps the reader understand how these intelligent surveillance systems work. It also helps gain trust between the reader and the author because the reader feels like he can connect with what the author is saying, especially impatient lovers. Both authors use the strategy of tone effectively but The Economist utilizes it more. They advise people with what not to do in order for them to not seem suspicious. This helps the reader be more aware of there surroundings and might even get them out of trouble. On the other hand, Kaminer tries to connect with the reader but assumes that the reader is well rounded and understand the subject
In her article, Kaminer (2002) uses a formal, persuasive tone. This can be seen in her last paragraph where Kaminer (2002) asks her readers a question and also includes them in the problem. She does that by using the terms “we” and “I”, which causes the reader to think deeply about the issue and how it affects them (Kaminer, 2002,p. 399). The reader will feel like their freedom is also affected by the faux security measures. In contrast, The Economist (2008) a more casual, informative tone. An example of this, is when The Economist (2008) talks about how some surveillance systems are able to detect suspicions behavior like loitering in stairwells (p.401). They warn impatient lovers that hang around in the stairwell, claiming that it may seem suspicious (The Economist, 2008, p.401). The authors creates a more friendly atmosphere which helps the reader understand how these intelligent surveillance systems work. It also helps gain trust between the reader and the author because the reader feels like he can connect with what the author is saying, especially impatient lovers. Both authors use the strategy of tone effectively but The Economist utilizes it more. They advise people with what not to do in order for them to not seem suspicious. This helps the reader be more aware of there surroundings and might even get them out of trouble. On the other hand, Kaminer tries to connect with the reader but assumes that the reader is well rounded and understand the subject