Exploring Data Colonialism and its Implications in the Digital Age

The chapter delves into the comparison between historic colonialism and the modern phenomenon of data capture, known as data colonialism. It emphasizes the parallel exploitative functions of both forms of colonialism and discusses the extraction and monetization of personal data by big tech corporations. The speakers draw parallels between historical narratives justifying colonial actions and similar narratives presented by big tech corporations, framing data extraction as progress towards a better world.