It is one thing to have the ability to be tracked when wanted vs all the time.
You wouldn't be found and rescued, you'd get a push notification for a sale on thermal blankets.
It's also one thing to be able to predict the future to know when you will want to be tracked or when tracking will be beneficial to you.
I have a personal locator beacon I take when in the backcountry. I can turn it on when I need help...
That's a good idea. I know I don't have one of those things or know anyone else who does
There are many scenarios when being able to track a phone makes sense, like when someone is abducted. You know, having some probable cause before the tracking is done.
Also, the beacons are relatively cheap. I do solo backpacking trips somewhat regularly, so having a GPS locator gives some peace of mind to my family (and myself). Cost is really not bad. Future phones connected to Starlink will make these obsolete, and also keep us connected everywhere, which makes me sad in a lot of ways. I like getting away from it all...
Honest question. If let's say 4-5 police officers knocked on your front door and then asked if they could look around inside your house, would you give them consent? No context. They just asked "Do you mind if we take a look in your house?"
I would if I knew the context. Missing kid in neighborhood? Criminal on loose in area? Sure, take a look on my property, inside and out as needwd.
