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Orwell's Nightmare Arrives: Palantir Powers National Database of Citizens and What to Do About It

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Surveillance State: The Dark Side of Data Technology

This chapter explores the implications of advanced surveillance technologies developed by companies like Palantir and their connection to civil liberties. It highlights the risks of government overreach, algorithmic bias, and the increasing control over citizens' lives through data aggregation and predictive policing. The discussion draws parallels with historical political rhetoric and the evolving landscape of societal responses to surveillance, particularly in light of recent events like the COVID-19 pandemic.

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