The Age of Surveillance Capitalism
In "The Age of Surveillance Capitalism," Shoshana Zuboff explores how major tech companies manipulate personal data to predict and influence behavior, eroding individual privacy and autonomy. She argues that this new economic system threatens democracy and societal norms, as data is commodified and used for profit without consent. Zuboff calls for a reevaluation of the relationship between technology, privacy, and power in the digital age.
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The emergence of surveillance capitalism marks a new era in the history of capitalism.
Data is the new oil, but it is not a renewable resource.
We are being watched, but we are also being manipulated.
Privacy is not just a personal issue; it is a social one.
The algorithms that govern our lives are opaque and unaccountable.
Surveillance capitalism thrives on our desire for convenience.
In a world of surveillance capitalism, we are all subjects of data extraction.
The future of democracy depends on our ability to reclaim our personal data.
Social media platforms have become the primary instruments of surveillance.
We must understand the implications of living in a world where data is power.