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Ulises Ali Mejias and Nick Couldry, "Data Grab: The New Colonialism of Big Tech and How to Fight Back" (U Chicago Press, 2024)

New Books in Science, Technology, and Society

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Data Colonialism: The New Frontier

This chapter explores the pervasive nature of data collection by companies, highlighting its implications for individual privacy and broader societal ramifications. It draws parallels between historical colonialism and modern data practices, emphasizing the concepts of exploration, expansion, and exploitation in the realm of data. The discussion urges recognition of the complex interconnections between data usage, capitalism, and the continuous extraction of personal information for profit and control.

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