I have decided that for my Big Data project, I definitely would like to use Glenn Greenwald’s TED Talk, “Why Privacy Matters”.  I agree with him that the internet is no longer a place of liberation, but I do not agree that the internet is a place for ‘surveillance’. There is a difference between surveillance and the mass collection of data. Additionally, I agree with the claim that people who claim privacy does matter actually value privacy greatly, as shown by their actions. Greenwald discusses the idea of the CEO of Google being a hypocrite for not liking an online magazine for posting personal information about him, even though he gathers information from Google users. Again, there is a distinct difference between the collection of data for private investigation and the mass collection of data to view trends and see what is popular. This is something I would want to learn more about. I want to know what data is being collected for and how it is being used. I also want to know how personal it is to each online user. My view on big data right now is not on a specific side, but rather complicating the arguments of both those who believe big data is harmful and those who believe big data is helpful. I do not think privacy is a concern if there are computer programs being coded to show ads based on search history. I do think it is an invasion of privacy, however, to view the medical records of a specific person without having permission from the patient, no matter what the use is.