Daniel Ellsberg became a hero for his role in disclosing the Pentagon Papers . Douglas Rushkoff : Will Snowden be recognized for his heroism in disclosing mass surveillance ? We let our cell phones ping us every time there 's an incoming message and check our e-mail even when we 'd best pay attention to what 's going on around us in the real world . He credits Snowden with revealing how technology is eroding human freedom . Rushkoff : The NSA has been spying on Americans since its inception, and it's not just about foreign targets ; they're also collecting information from American citizens as well.
Daniel Ellsberg became a hero for his role in disclosing the Pentagon Papers . Douglas Rushkoff : Will Snowden be recognized for his heroism in disclosing mass surveillance ? He credits Snowden with revealing how technology is eroding human freedom . Rushkoff : The NSA has been spying on Americans since its inception, and it's not just about foreign targets ; they're also collecting information from American citizens as well.