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Securing the Private Realm Amidst the Modern Age: A Chat with Tiffany Jenkins
It seems the private sphere's future is uncertain in the 21st century, a significant shift from the Enlightenment's achievement of distinguishing private and public life. But is this only due to overzealous governments and data-hungry tech companies? Or is it a product of our own actions?
Tiffany Jenkins, in her book Strangers and Intimates: The Rise and Fall of Private Life, explores the challenges facing the private sphere today and delves into its history. From Ancient Greece to the social-media era, she dissects how we handle our private lives, debunking some common misconceptions. In a recent conversation with Brendan O'Neill on his podcast, The Brendan O'Neill Show, Jenkins shares her insights.
Brendan O'Neill: The demand for privacy is common today, yet we're expected to be open books in the public eye. Was it these trends that motivated your book Strangers and Intimates?
Tiffany Jenkins: I began the book by examining the contradiction exemplified by Harry and Meghan. They flaunt their private lives in public while demanding privacy for themselves. This duality led me to explore the willingness to show our "authentic" private selves on platforms like Netflix while seeking greater privacy. I also delved into the debate surrounding privacy laws to protect us from tech, which paradoxically proclaims the private realm as something toxic.
O'Neill: Is technology the cause of privacy issues, as some argue?
Jenkins: While technology plays a part, it's not deterministic. Looking back at the 20th century, we see all forms of technology breaching the private realm long before modern tech emerged. The rise in societal issues like mental health conditions and attention span are often attributed to technology, but the roots dig deeper[1].
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Interestingly, technology is merely a catalyst for societal changes. As O'Neill and Jenkins discuss, venture into the realms of politics, public life, and private life's symbiotic relationship, and how we can reconcile the public's intense fascination with the private lives of public figures.
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