The Dr. Hyman Show Do Our Computers Know Us Better Than We Know Ourselves?
Sep 25, 2020
Discover how our memories only capture a fraction of reality, while computers remember it all. Explore the dark side of data profiling, revealing how tech giants like Google and Facebook craft detailed profiles of us. Uncover the methods used to manipulate our choices and beliefs, and learn the importance of critical thinking in an age of information overload. The discussion raises crucial questions about privacy, ethics, and the impacts of technology on our emotions and decisions.
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Data Retention
- Humans remember only 0.05% of their memories.
- Databases, however, remember everything, including online and offline data, making it easy to exploit insecurities.
Data Collection Concerns
- Dr. Hyman expresses concern about data collection by companies.
- He questions if devices listen to conversations due to targeted ads appearing after discussions.
Data Profiling
- Andy Russell explains how data companies create profiles on individuals.
- They buy data from credit card companies, banks, and even tax records.