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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 Critical Theory

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Data Colonialism: Historical Echoes in Modern Tech

This chapter explores the historical parallels between colonial exploitation and the contemporary data practices of big tech companies. It highlights how the perception of data as 'cheap' mirrors past attitudes toward nature and labor, emphasizing the need for resistance against data colonialism. The chapter draws lessons from historical resistance movements while advocating for a reimagined future that challenges the current systems of surveillance and commercialization.

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