Covidiots as Global Acceleration of Local Surveillance Practices

On a global scale, the COVID-19 pandemic compels civilians to drastically alter their conduct and remain vigilant about of those around them. As cases spiked, term covidiot emerged capture range newly transgressive behaviors. Open denunciation covidiots has become prominent appeal from governments, with mayor Amsterdam instructing public report house parties other novel infractions. In both venues private sphere, politicians, journalists, influential figures urged audiences watch over behavior that was deemed be health risk. While such calls normally provoke controversy, they now encounter less friction among civilians. Here, Trottier et al discuss forms convergence current monitoring.