UNDERSTANDING CRIME AND THE CITY - READING Flashcards
What is one of the main criticisms of the “smart city” concept?
It overlooks security implications and vulnerabilities
Which of the following is given as an example of a “mundane security concern” related to smart cities?
The impact of social media on mental health
The special issue aims to bring in perspectives from which disciplines to understand security in smart cities?
Sociology, criminology, and political science
What is a central characteristic of security in digital age cities?
The interaction of humans and machines
The lack of reflection on vulnerabilities created by technological “solutions” for smart cities may reflect:
Aligned interests between tech companies and municipal administrators
The “smart city” concept tends to be privileged in:
Commercial attempts to promote technological solutions
How does the concept of security need to expand in the context of smart cities?
To encompass the architecture of cyberspace, in addition to the built environment
Which of the following is NOT a criticism of official/commercial smart city accounts?
Promoting a top-down approach to urban governance
What are the two types of accounts related to smart cities?
Offline-centred and online-centred
What is a potential consequence of the interaction of humans and machines in smart cities?
- Enlightened care and protection of citizens
- The rise of a surveillance state
- The replacement of human labor with automation
What did the “Wanna Cry” ransomware attack of May 2017 exemplify?
The kind of vulnerabilities that can arise from the dependence on Internet-enabled critical infrastructure envisaged by advocates of the smart city
