Penn & Teller: Bull! (2003)

S3E7 Big Brother

Have we truly gained convenience from our surveillance-driven society? Has it effectively reduced crime and terrorism? Or are those monitoring us merely as inept and distracted as the low-paid security guards at the local mall? Are our constitutional freedoms now just empty promises? In this episode, we’ll delve into the lives of those who watch us, exploring the human nature behind data collection and surveillance. We’ll reveal cutting-edge, frightening technologies that make it alarmingly simple to dig up information on anyone—including you. Security? Freedom? There’s nonsense to be found on every side!