Can We Prevent Dangers in Blind Spots with Technology and Design?
Can We Prevent Dangers in Blind Spots with Technology and Design? A few days ago, while listening to a pastor's sermon, I learned about a heartbreaking story that words can hardly express. Seeing the pain and trauma caused by violence occurring in a blind spot deeply saddened me and made me realize that our society can no longer leave these dangers unchecked. Leaving spaces without CCTV completely unprotected is equivalent to leaving our neighbors exposed to danger. While healing for the victims is an urgent priority, it is also time to establish preventive measures so that such tragedies never repeat in our society. In particular, spaces like restrooms—where privacy is the utmost priority—cannot have CCTV cameras installed, leaving them as primary criminal blind spots. However, there are technological and architectural alternatives that can ensure safety while safeguarding privacy. 1. Existing Restrooms: Introducing Privacy-Preserving Emergency Detection Technology Alt...