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278 | Kieran Healy on the Technology of Ranking People
Sean Carroll's Mindscape: Science, Society, Philosophy, Culture, Arts, and Ideas
Evolution of Technology and Data Collection Across Various Industries
Exploring the evolution of technology from the early days of the World Wide Web to the current era of smartphones, AI, and platform-based services. The chapter discusses the impact of tech advancements on society, focusing on the monetization of user data, the concentration of service provision among a few competitors, and the uncertainties around AI-generated content on the web. It also delves into how data collection is expanding into everyday devices, like cars and fridges, transforming industries such as insurance and agricultural equipment.
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