Brickbat: Prying Eyes
Reason Magazine • 12/15/2025 • Last cited 12/15/2025
Summary
The article "Prying Eyes" from Reason Magazine discusses concerns over surveillance and privacy in contemporary society. It highlights the increasing prevalence of monitoring technologies and their implications for individual freedoms.
Lindy Score Breakdown
35
Age (0-35)
30 days
8
Velocity (0-40)
1 source (low traction)
4
Tier (0-10)
Reason Magazine
0
Breadth (0-15)
1 unique
Total Score47/100
Score BreakdownRisk 50
Source Reputation: Low-trust source (4/20 pts)
Consensus: Single source - no independent confirmation yet
Age: 30 days - proven survivor
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