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Thermal cameras are increasingly used as a tool for surveillance across various contexts. Law enforcement agencies employ them to monitor and track protesters or groups involved in civil unrest. Retail stores use them to identify customers and detect potential shoplifters. Additionally, companies like Amazon have adopted thermal imaging to screen employees for symptoms of infection, particularly during health crises.
Despite their growing presence, citizens often remain unaware of the extent and nature of the information being collected through these devices. To gain a deeper understanding of the perspective offered by thermal cameras, I conducted an experiment in the city center of The Hague (Netherlands), observing passers-by through a thermal lens.
Through this exploration, the unique capabilities of thermal imaging reveal not only the hidden dynamics of public spaces but also raise important questions about privacy and surveillance in modern society.
Despite their growing presence, citizens often remain unaware of the extent and nature of the information being collected through these devices. To gain a deeper understanding of the perspective offered by thermal cameras, I conducted an experiment in the city center of The Hague (Netherlands), observing passers-by through a thermal lens.
Through this exploration, the unique capabilities of thermal imaging reveal not only the hidden dynamics of public spaces but also raise important questions about privacy and surveillance in modern society.
