It's just a matter of time until we have country-wide full surveillance. It will be the perfect tool for anyone who wants to create a dictatorship. The thought police and the telescreens in 1984 will look primitive and weak in comparison. I think there is no way around it.
Add to that drones to keep the population under control and there is huge danger we'll have a pretty bleak future.
Add to that drones to keep the population under control and there is huge danger we'll have a pretty bleak future.