I have decided to go with the topic of locks and keys and as a division of thesis security. With this topic, I will talk about the paradigm shift being when locks became electronic. Then I will discuss where the future is headed with chip implants as keys and societal concerns abut these upgrades. Here are some potential sources and how it will play into my overall argument.
NYTimes: A Chip in My Hand Unlocks My House. Why Does That Scare People?
My first source is from the New York Times. This source talks about societal concerns about implanted chip keys and both the cons and pros of this lock moving into the future. This would fit into my argument because it gives both sides to the idea of implant keys and valid concerns about this way of security. This can help frame my future concerns argument of my paper.
Gizmodo: The History and Future of Locks and Keys
My second source would be from Gizmodo. This source simply goes through the history of locks and keys giving key evidence to the paradigm shift. I would use this sentence, directly quoted from the article, to prove my paradigm shift; “Tor Sørnes patented the first electronic keycard lock in 1975, opening a new market for programmable locks”. Overall this source has a lot of information on the history of locks and keys that could potentially become handy while writing this paper.
NYTimes: How to Protect Your Smart Home From Hackers
My third source would be from the New York Times. This article talks about the dangers of smarts locks and how they can be hacked. This source would help form the argument of whether or not electronic security, although easier in our day to day life, is the right way to go when protecting our things.
This idea of locks and keys is so interesting and very relevant. I forgot what class it was, but last year in high school we spent a few weeks discussing a topic very similar to this. We were asked our opinions on how much security has changed and our ideas about people being chipped for safety reasons. It was interesting to see how many differing opinions there were. For me personally, I think that it almost an invasion of privacy, but I can see other peoples side when they say it is for the safety of others. I think your sources will provide you with a lot of information and you will be able to create a very crucial thesis that you will be able to thoroughly explain. You will then also be able to explain the opposing side because this topic is so controversial.
What a creative topic to choose! I personally like smart locks but can see how they can be dangerous as they can be hacked. I don’t know if this quite relates but to open my garage at home I use an app that “unlocks” it and opens it and one time my phone died so I was locked outside of my house whereas a physical key or pin pad I wouldn’t have had that issue. So as much as I like these new key systems, they definitely have their flaws.
I find it really weird that people can unlock their house with an implanted chip, but it’s also great how many improvements have been made with home security. Your topic is really interesting and I think it’ll give some good insight into the changes in both personal and home security. Looking forward to reading about it.