The Corbett Report Podcast Pokemon Go(v) ... Another Conspiracy Confirmed!
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Dec 17, 2024 Explore the cultural impact of Pokémon Go and its role in fostering community interactions. Discover the innovative GPS technology and freemium model behind its success, while raising concerns about user data privacy. Delve into the intriguing connections between Google, the CIA, and military tech that shaped augmented reality. Discuss the ethical dilemmas of utilizing player data in new geospatial models and the implications of gamification on privacy. Challenge the motives behind blending gameplay with surveillance.
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Pokemon Go Craze Consequences
- Pokemon Go's popularity led to various unexpected outcomes, both positive and negative.
- These included increased business revenue, but also robberies, accidents, and even the discovery of a dead body.
Niantic's Privacy Concerns
- Niantic, the creator of Pokemon Go, has concerning privacy policies and data collection practices.
- Its links to Google and CIA-funded Keyhole Inc. raise further red flags about potential surveillance.
CIA Link to Pokemon Go
- Niantic, the Pokemon Go creator, originated from Keyhole Inc., a mapping company funded by the CIA's venture capital arm, In-Q-Tel.
- This raises concerns about potential intelligence gathering through the game.