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Carissa Véliz: Surveillance, Covid, Privacy, Data, Identity, Digital vs. Analog
May 31, 2024
Carissa Véliz discusses the ethical issues of surveillance, privacy, and data collection by tech giants like Google. The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on privacy issues and the shift to compulsory digital engagement is explored. The importance of privacy rights in the digital age and the need for regulations to protect personal information is emphasized.
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- Personal data should not be sold for profit, likening it to banning human trafficking.
- Protecting privacy requires regulations, treating personal data as a toxic asset, and valuing analog experiences for human connection.
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The Ethical Issue of Personal Data Collection and Surveillance
The podcast delves into the ethical dilemma of personal data collection and surveillance by corporations and governments, highlighting the dangers of sensitive information being exploited for profit. It emphasizes how companies like Google transitioned from an academic information-based model to personalized ad targeting driven by user data. The podcast argues for the need to ban the unethical practice of selling personal data, drawing parallels to banning practices like human trafficking and theft.
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