TED Talks Daily This is what a digital coup looks like | Carole Cadwalladr
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Apr 10, 2025 
Carole Cadwalladr, an investigative journalist renowned for exposing data harvesting's impact on democracy, discusses the alarming rise of tech executives known as the "broligarchy." She warns about their growing power over global politics, emphasizing the threat of digital authoritarianism and its consequences for personal freedoms. Cadwalladr encourages listeners to recognize their own power and engage in digital disobedience, advocating collective action against mass surveillance and challenges journalists face in today’s digital environment.
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Legal Battle
- Carole Cadwalladr discusses her previous TED Talk, which led to a three-year legal battle.
- She faced personal and professional attacks for warning about technology's threat to democracy.
Tech Coup
- Cadwalladr labels the current situation a "coup" driven by tech executives.
- She emphasizes the urgency of recognizing and addressing this power grab.
Broligarchy
- Cadwalladr describes the rise of "broligarchy," where tech executives amass power through global platforms.
- This new power structure aligns with autocratic tendencies, posing a threat to democracy.