The Prof G Pod with Scott Galloway China’s Surveillance State — with Josh Chin and Lisa Lin
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Sep 8, 2022 Josh Chin and Lisa Lin, journalists at the Wall Street Journal and co-authors of Surveillance State, delve into the intricacies of China's surveillance mechanisms. They discuss how advanced technologies are used for social control and the role of Silicon Valley in this global phenomenon. The conversation also touches on the implications for U.S.-China relations and the future of privacy as American firms engage in tech partnerships with China. Their insights reveal a complex interplay of power, control, and the ethical questions surrounding surveillance.
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China's Surveillance State
- China's surveillance state aims to control its citizens through data and AI.
- This shift comes as economic growth slows, requiring new control mechanisms.
How Surveillance Works
- Chinese surveillance ranges from extreme in Xinjiang to more general tracking elsewhere.
- It's often retrospective, focusing on past actions rather than predicting future ones.
Online Surveillance
- Scott Galloway noticed increased comments from suspicious accounts after criticizing Putin and China.
- He suspects these are fake accounts linked to the CCP, pushing pro-China narratives.
