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Copyright Waffle Episode 24 with Richard Ovenden - Bodley's Librarian

Copyright Waffle

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The Influence of Private Superpowers and Technological Dependence

This chapter explores the impact of users' reliance on tech platforms owned by private corporations, leading to the unintentional creation of free knowledge utilized for commercial gain. It delves into the addictive nature of these platforms, data harvesting for targeted advertising, and concerns over information manipulation for political interests.

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