How does China’s Social Credit System work? Kevin is back on The LifeHugger to talk about what life in Shanghai is like with China’s mass surveillance initiatives. Is it really a dystopian nightmare or does it actually help to keep citizens safe?
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Topics:
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0:36 – How does China’s social credit system work?
3:00 – Perks of having a good social credit score
3:47 – Playing games can bring your score down!
8:30 – Would you go on a date with someone with bad score?
9:30 – How Shanghai shames jaywalkers
10:35 – Does surveillance keep you safe?
13:38 – How different cultures value privacy
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Sources:
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Business insider: https://www.businessinsider.com/china-social-credit-system-punishments-and-rewards-explained-2018-4

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