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The Age of Surveillance Capitalism with Shoshana Zuboff

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Surveillance Capitalism: The Data Dilemma

This chapter examines the intricate relationship between recommendation algorithms and surveillance capitalism, focusing on how data collection has evolved from online activities to real-world behaviors. It discusses the dualities of tech utopianism versus data exploitation and raises concerns about individual rights in the face of corporate profit. The speakers underscore the urgent need for regulatory frameworks to balance digital conveniences with the preservation of privacy and democratic values.

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