In a world where reckless drivers are a growing concern, one planet’s government has proposed a radical solution: assigning driver credit scores to monitor driving behavior. By installing cameras and microphones in vehicles, the government plans to reduce accidents and reward safe driving—but at the cost of individual privacy. Drive safely? Your score goes up. Drive like a maniac? Well, enjoy the higher gas prices.

This scenario, presented in Ted Ed’s latest video, dives deep into the philosophical clash between personal freedom and the greater good. Is it justifiable to trade privacy for safety? What does the right to privacy really mean, and can it be overridden for societal benefits?

Philosophers like Plato argue that society’s collective good should take precedence over individual liberties, while others emphasize privacy as a fundamental pillar of democracy.

But what if privacy isn’t as valuable as we think? Some thinkers suggest that privacy is merely a combination of other specific rights, such as the right to own property. This raises the question: should we place the safety of society above the potential threats to our personal freedoms?

This engaging debate isn’t just hypothetical—it’s a decision that could shape the future of governance, surveillance, and our daily lives.

Check out the full video below!