Ethical Machines The Secret Life of Data
Jul 25, 2024
Aram Sinnreich and Jesse Gilbert delve into the complexities of data privacy in 'The Secret Life of Data'. They discuss the blurred lines of data control, ethical implications of data collection, societal impacts, historical influences, and the necessity of regulating technology to protect individuals and democratic institutions.
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Golden State Killer Case
- The Golden State Killer was caught using data in unforeseen ways.
- Genetic data, uploaded to a genealogy site, led to his identification through family trees.
Data's Secret Life
- Data collection has many unanticipated consequences.
- It's collected in unexpected ways and used for unforeseen purposes.
Beyond Surveillance Capitalism
- The book's thesis is broader than Zuboff's 'surveillance capitalism'.
- It encompasses data collection beyond profit, including unintended consequences.