The Dark Secrets of a Surveillance State

Explore the chilling world of East Germany's notorious Stasi in this 20-minute TED talk. Delve into the powerful surveillance system and psychological tactics employed by the state security agency to maintain control over its citizens for decades. Learn about the fall of this surveillance state and the shocking ease with which neighbors were turned against each other. Gain insights from Hubertus Knabe, a Stasi researcher who was himself a target of their spying, as he shares stunning details about this dark chapter in history.