Xprize founder Peter Diamandis has publicly endorsed 'radical transparency' and total surveillance, arguing humans behave better when watched. His position mirrors Oracle's Larry Ellison, who made similar claims in 2024. The piece critically examines this view against real-world pushback: over 80 US cities have cancelled Flock Safety camera contracts after data was shared with ICE and the FBI, Amazon Ring dropped a controversial 'Search Party' feature after backlash, and Meta faces a class action over intimate footage captured by Ray-Ban smart glasses. Critics note Diamandis fails to address who defines acceptable behavior when surveillance infrastructure is controlled by a handful of unaccountable companies.
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