Lots of people ask me what it’s like growing up in New York city. This NY Times article about billboards that use video cameras to see who is looking at them gave me a thought that adds some color to what it’s like in New York. People interviewed in the article characterized these cameras as an invasion of privacy. It’s odd, but walking on the street with thousands of people around you actually feels more “private” than walking around in your apartment building! It seems weird but I can definitely relate to the feeling of freedom and anonymity when I’m walking around the city.