Listener Mail: Targeted Ads, Driving in Europe, a Word from King John
Stuff They Don't Want You To Know
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Impact of Targeted Ads on Individuals and Society
The chapter explores a listener's personal encounter with weight loss product ads on Instagram, illustrating the intrusive and manipulative nature of targeted advertising. It goes on to discuss the evolution of ad targeting technology, emphasizing the exploitation of insecurities by capitalism through personalized ads. The conversation also highlights concerns about the effects of targeted advertising on vulnerable populations and young individuals' mental health.
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