Homebrewed Christianity The New Colonialism: Power, Data, and the Transformation of Human Experience
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Feb 13, 2025 Explore how digital platforms have transformed human experience into a modern form of colonialism. The discussion highlights the troubling power dynamics and data extraction regimes controlled by tech giants. There's a focus on the commodification of social interactions, urging listeners to confront algorithm-driven engagement. The need for grassroots resistance and community-owned platforms is emphasized, alongside a call for critical reflection on reclaiming digital spaces and encouraging human-centered values in technology.
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Digital Rituals as Data Extraction
- Our daily phone checking mirrors medieval life around church bells.
- Digital rituals pull us into data extraction, unlike church bells uniting communities.
Transformation of Digital Space
- Early internet pioneers envisioned a decentralized space for free information flow.
- The commercialization, mobile devices, and social media transformed digital space, hindering genuine connection.
Digital Expansion and Soft Coercion
- Digital platforms expand through network effects, making non-participation socially costly.
- This soft coercion is evident in platforms like LinkedIn and WhatsApp.
