INDECT: Big Brothers Full Spectrum Surveillance ProjectNicholas West Anonymous has previously issued several warnings and action items to thwart the encroaching surveillance grid, and now brings to light INDECT 2013 in their recent semi-satirical video. Whether or not Anonymous is controlled opposition shouldnt preclude investigation of this very real program. The INDECT initiative was reported on by The Singularity Hub back in 2009 as: After tens of millions of pounds in funding, it seems that we are on the cusp of what INDECT promised for the security of European citizens. The core of INDECT is real-time behavioral analysis and mapping which ultimately could produce an algorithm of likely future behavior. It is the amalgamation of all of the pieces that have so far been introduced: video surveillance footage, biometric information, web-based data, drones, GPS, police databases and more. The project aims to correct the flaws contained in these disparate systems and offer seamless data integration across platforms in order to instantly determine threats. And, naturally, this matrix of systems will be automated, echoing similar goals for drones and other forms of machine warfare. The result is an all-encompassing attempt to render daily life as part of a terrorist threatscape where all are suspect and thus subjected to being scrutinized by the flawless scanning devices and decision making of the computer mind. The following video is IBMs concept for enabling police to use predictive analytics to reduce crime by up to 30%. Its worth noting the use of the phrase, Lets build a smarter planet. For key information about the Smart planet to which IBM likes to refer, please see the series of articles by Julie Beal, outlining everything from economic control to gun control. Just in case the above information might prompt anxiety about full implementation of such technology and despite the fact that much of the surveillance apparatus already exists we apparently shouldnt worry, because the European Commission would like to put our minds at ease with the following statement: This statement, whichcan be read in full here,includes some of the additional wonderful benefits of such technology. I have to wonder which is more Orwellian: the technology itself, or the doublespeak issued by the European Commission that denies direct involvement while admitting to funding the project. What do you think? Please leave your comments below. Read other articles by Nicholas West Here 