The ubiquity of cameras is a real boon for holding authority figures and others accountable for misuse of power, and to document evidence of crimes or wrongdoing.

But I find it disturbing that this seems to be replacing, rather than augmenting, bystander's responsibility to protect and care for each other.

Is this a temporary phenomenon due to how new this technological shift is, or is it a permanent transition from active to passive interaction with the world around us?

Regardless, I'm appreciative that kids like this one still have the will to take action when appropriate.