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The Tech Coup

How to Save Democracy from Silicon Valley
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Marietje Schaake's "The Tech Coup" examines the growing power of Silicon Valley and its impact on democracy.

The book explores how technology companies have become increasingly influential in shaping political discourse and public policy.

Schaake analyzes the challenges posed by big tech's dominance, including issues of data privacy, algorithmic bias, and the spread of misinformation.

She argues that these companies have amassed too much power and influence, and that urgent action is needed to address these concerns.

The book offers concrete policy recommendations for regulating big tech and protecting democratic values in the digital age.

Schaake's work provides a critical analysis of the relationship between technology and democracy, offering insights into how to safeguard democratic principles in the face of technological disruption.

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Mentioned in 7 episodes

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James Cantor
as a book about how industry tightens, their hugely profitable corporations, and the fabulously wealthy venture capitalists who fund them are gaining the power to shape the destinies of nations.
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Ep.111: Trump, The Tech Coup, and the EU
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Bethany McLean
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Luigi Zingales
as a book detailing a "Tech Coup" and offering solutions to maintain balance between innovation and regulation.
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Can Democracy Coexist With Big Tech? with Marietje Schaake
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Alix Dunn
when discussing digitization and privatization.
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The Collective Intelligence Project w/ Divya Siddarth and Zarinah Agnew
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Juan Andres Guerrero-Saade
at the end of the podcast as a recently finished book discussing regulatory capture and lobbying in Silicon Valley.
Palo Alto network edge device backdoor, Cyberhaven browser extension hack, 2024 research highlights
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Marietje Schaake
to describe how more of society's fundamental functions are being outsourced to tech giants, and thus fall outside democratic control.
The Tech Coup
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Dave Troy
as a book describing how private tech companies pose risks to democracy.
The Tech Coup with Marietje Schaake
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Marietje Schaake
to discuss the power of Silicon Valley and its impact on democracy.
508. Examining Big Tech's Influence on Democracy feat. Marietje Schaake
Recommended by Nacho Torreblanca as a fascinating story on dealing with big tech power.
Brazil’s role in a changing world order
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Janka Oertel
for its insights into the US tech industry and platforms.
Porcupine play: How Taiwan defends its democracy
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Mark Clovis
as the author of the book, discussing the impact of technology on democracy.
Marietje Schaake, "The Tech Coup: How to Save Democracy from Silicon Valley" (Princeton UP, 2024)
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Elliot Williams
as the author of the book.
The Trump Administration And America's Tech Leaders
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Meghna Chakrabarti
as the author of the book, discussing the growing influence of Silicon Valley in politics.
Silicon Valley’s reign over tech, money and politics
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Ros Atkins
as a book written by
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Marietje Schaake
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Ballots, bias and big tech

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