Annual Sprague and Taylor Lecture, Department of Philosophy: “Understanding Privacy”

S. Matthew Liao, Arthur Zitrin Professor of Bioethics and director of the Center for Bioethics at New York University, will deliver this year’s annual Sprague and Taylor Lecture. Professor Liao’s lecture, “Understanding Privacy,” will be of great interest to everyone who is concerned about the erosion of privacy in this digital age. In an era defined by unprecedented technological connectivity, we face mounting challenges to personal privacy. Our smartphones track our movements and behaviors, workplace surveillance monitors everything from keystrokes to facial expressions, and public spaces are increasingly subject to constant surveillance through CCTV and facial recognition systems. These technological advances raise fundamental questions about the nature and protection of privacy and its protection. Liao will offer a fresh perspective on privacy, providing a comprehensive framework for understanding what privacy is, why it matters, and how it should be protected.