The digital world is inescapable. And whether it's advances in social networking, mobile technology or medical equipment, seismic changes seem possible nearly every day. What does it all mean for you?

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What describes the way you feel about the relationship between emerging technology and personal privacy?
 
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The benefits of technology are obvious. But for every benefit, there seems an equal hazard. How would you describe the balance? Is it too late to tame technology? Or do we simply have to adapt to this new world?