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Shoshana Zuboff on Surveillance Capitalism

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Surveillance Capitalism and Democracy

This chapter explores the intersection of democracy and corporate capitalism, particularly focusing on the rise of surveillance capitalism in the digital age. It highlights the need for legal reform to ensure individuals' rights and privacy in the face of powerful tech companies, while also questioning the effectiveness of merely breaking them apart. The discussion emphasizes the importance of establishing protections against the exploitation of personal data and advocates for a reevaluation of existing regulatory frameworks.

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