61+ ‘Privacy’ Writing Prompts
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The Price of Gossip
Create a story where a rumor causes harm and the characters learn why it’s important not to spread rumors.
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Orwellian Surveillance Today
Would our digital society be a paradise or a nightmare under George Orwell’s 1984 ‘Big Brother’ law?
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Inanimate Uprising
The inanimate objects around us have gained sentience. What does this new society – where your furniture might just talk back – look like?
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The Ghost Hacker
Write about a villain whose master plan involves hacking into people’s minds and controlling their thoughts.
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Viral Love Confession
Imagine that you accidentally sent a snap meant for your best friend confessing your love to your crush and it goes viral.
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The Fort of Thoughts
Write about your childhood hideout, whether real or imaginary, and what it represented for you.
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Forgery in The Cloud
Imagine a world where digital identity theft has run rampant, and your protagonist must track down a rogue hacker.
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Into the Hive Mind
In a future where neural cybernetics allow humans to link minds and share thoughts, construct a story about a character choosing to de-link and live as an individual.
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Power of Telepathy
Write a story revolving around a superhero whose power is to hear others’ thoughts.
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The Privacy Thief
Imagine a world where technology has advanced to the point where privacy is a myth—surveillance is omnipresent and personal secrets are virtually nonexistent.
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Poetic Justice
Write about a school poetry contest that takes a dark turn when harmful secrets about students start appearing in the verses.
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Balancing Technology and Privacy
Write a short essay discussing the balance between convenience provided by technology and the potential invasion of privacy.
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Mismatched Memories
Modify the workings of memory, making it a communal rather than individual experience.
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Masked Vigilante or Government Servant
Imagine a superhero who has to decide between maintaining their secret identity and applying for official government recognition.
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Digital Savior
Compose a story about a superhero who uses their expertise in technology to save the day.
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The Privacy Predicament
Write about a superhero who struggles to maintain a private life due to society’s incessant curiosity.
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Elixir of Empathy
Imagine if there existed a magic potion that allows the drinker to feel the emotions of others.
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Ethereal Space Convict
In a universe where every crime is recorded and broadcasted, tell the story of a fugitive en route to the most secure prison in the Galaxy.
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Intersection of Technology and Privacy
Give your viewpoint on whether technology is becoming an invasion of privacy.
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The Ethics of AI
Write about the ethical implications of artificial intelligence, exploring potential benefits and drawbacks.
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The dictatorship of Data Privacy
Write a story set in a world where those who protect their data are the rulers.
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Navigating Future Societies
Write about how you envision the societal structure changing after the pandemic.
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Price Of Power
The source of your character’s superpower is depleting/destroying the very thing they are fighting for.
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Leaked Agenda
A controversial document is leaked detailing government plans to use widespread surveillance on its citizens.
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Artificial Intelligence – Friend or Foe?
Imagine a day in your life where artificial intelligence plays a major role.
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The Social Media Conundrum
Express your opinion on the impact of social media on interactions, privacy and mental health.
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Technology and Ethics
Write about a time when you questioned the ethics behind a tech innovation or usage.
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Technology and Privacy
Present your opinion on the balance between technology advancement and user privacy in the digital age.
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Tech and Privacy
Discuss your opinion on whether we pay too high a price in terms of privacy for using technology.
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The Ethics of Paparazzi
Write an opinionated piece on whether the paparazzi are invading celebrities’ privacy or simply doing their job.
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The Value of Sharing
Write about a time when you had to share something you didn’t want to. What was the outcome and how did it make you feel?
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Telepathy Trial
Telepathic abilities suddenly manifest in a small percentage of the human population. How does society cope with this new reality?
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Indeed, Not Your Average Potion
A wizard has accidentally created the world’s most potent truth serum which inadvertently reveals too many personal details about others. What happens as a result?
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Celebrity Chase
Craft an adventure story where an everyday person has to follow a secretive city-dwelling celebrity for a day.
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Mind-Melding Devices
Imagine a world where technology allows humans to easily share thoughts and emotions with others.
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Photograph in the Wrong Hands
Craft a story where a harmless photograph gets a character framed for a crime.
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Robot Best Friend
Describe a world where every teenager is assigned an artificial intelligence companion when they turn 15.
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Pandora’s Box: The Facebook Account
Imagine opening an old Facebook account you forgot about, and revisiting your past through old posts and messages.
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Plethora of Screens
Picture a world where everyone is tied to a designated screen 24/7, delivering every piece of information needed to perform daily tasks.
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The Greenhouse of Love
In a world devastated by pollution where natural beauty is scarce, tell the tale of a couple nurturing a secret garden of love.
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AI Caretakers
Envision a society where Artificial Intelligence is tasked with looking after human’s emotional well-being. Write about the implications.
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Ethics and Technology
Reflect on the ethical implications of technology in our daily life, forming your own opinion on this matter.
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Cyber Etiquette
Discuss the importance of proper behavior on the internet, arguing why it needs to be taught in schools.
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Memory Market
In a dystopian future, the selling and trading of humans’ memories is legal and popular. Create a story revolving around this concept.
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Glitch in the Matrix
Describe a society where everyone’s life is controlled by a computer program, but one person discovers a glitch.
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Memory Meld
Write about a future where memories can be bought and sold, and a character who stumbles upon a memory of a serious crime.
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Wired Connection
Write a scenario where humans are physically linked to each other through wires, sharing experiences and knowledge.
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Silent Society
Craft a tale in which people are physically incapable of speaking to each other and communication is only through mind reading.
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Data Warlords
Explore the world of cyber warfare – where conglomerates and factions fight for control over the internet.
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Guardian of Dreams
Write a tale about a character who can enter, manipulate, and protect the dreams of others.
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Under the Spotlight
Craft a story where a high-profile public figure falls in love with an ordinary person, struggling to keep their relationship out of the public eye.
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Heroes in Disguise
Write about a family member who, unbeknownst to others, carried out acts of immense compassion or bravery.
