Siege Fatigue: The Tech World's Curious Disconnection from Real Life Violence The recent siege in Charleville, Queensland, resulted in two deaths, highlighting the disconnect between our tech obsessed world and the brutal realities of human violence.
While we debate facial recognition software, AI powered surveillance systems, and social media's role in public discourse, the actual impact of these technologies on society is often lost amidst the noise.
The hours long lockdown that gripped Charleville's residents illustrates how technology can both exacerbate and alleviate crisis situations.