Technology Takeover

Technology is often seen as the great equalizer, and as something that is beneficial, but this week’s stories look at the other aspects of tech.

Reporter Padmini Partha looks at what we lose when we give our sense of direction to GPS. Nikka Singh examines how the Taser and its cultural understanding as being non-lethal is problematic, and what that means for the SFPD as they work to roll it out. Sybil Patten goes into a family’s home and sees how the parents struggle with keeping their kids away from the screen and how the parents secretly struggle themselves. Zoe Ferrigno and Susie Neilson ask the question, “Is Facebook listening to us?” and then they go on a hunt for answers.

Lastly, Zoe profiles this weekend’s Alcatraz swim.

Created by H. Alberto Gongora