It's not just microphones, but video cameras as well. Soon, global broadcast networks will be built, essentially allowing any device connected to the Internet to send live audio/video streams to any (and eventually all) other devices.
The upside to this will be that we (human beings) will be in control of the devices and they will be spread throughout the population (at least 1 device per person).
The news gathering and educational implications of this will likely be staggering. Secrets will become known, rapidly.
The upside to this will be that we (human beings) will be in control of the devices and they will be spread throughout the population (at least 1 device per person).
The news gathering and educational implications of this will likely be staggering. Secrets will become known, rapidly.