10min chapter

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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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Colonial Echoes in the Digital Age

This chapter examines the parallels between historical colonial practices and contemporary data exploitation, highlighting the commodification of personal data as a form of modern colonialism. It emphasizes the need for imaginative resistance and the importance of amplifying marginalized voices to shape a more equitable future amidst the dominance of big tech companies.

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