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Surveillance capitalism: Is privacy dead and should we care?

Matters of Life and Death

CHAPTER

The Ethics of Privacy in a Digital Age

This chapter examines the historical roots and ethical implications of medical confidentiality, contrasting privacy in small communities with urban life. It discusses the impact of surveillance capitalism and consumerism on personal well-being, stressing the negative effects of social media on mental health. The conversation also emphasizes the importance of establishing healthy digital habits within families to combat the pervasive influence of technology.

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