ARACHNE: Anatomy of a Surveillance State

About the book

ARACHNE: Anatomy of a Surveillance State begins with the practical problem of sharing information across distance and follows the transformation from isolated records to connected relationships. It examines the legitimate case for information integration alongside the governance risks that emerge when systems gain the capacity to connect, infer, and monitor at scale. Distinguishing documented history from possible future developments, the book asks where the boundary should lie between effective institutions and unchecked surveillance power.