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What does it mean?
Privacy is often an illusion; others are frequently aware of our actions or presence.
In plain terms
When you spy on others, they might be watching you too.
What can you take from it?
Be aware that your actions may be observed.

Where it applies

  • social interactions
  • privacy concerns
  • public scrutiny

Putting it to work

  • respect privacy
  • assume you are watched

Questions to consider

  • Are you ever truly private?
  • How does being watched change you?

Another view

Not every situation involves reciprocal observation.

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