#surveillance-capitalism

#surveillance-capitalism

Mass surveillance threatens the fundamental concept of privacy, impacting personal autonomy and well-being.

Understanding privacy's essential functions is crucial in confronting the challenges posed by surveillance.

Surveillance capitalism thrives on personal data, fueling targeted advertising and massive revenue in the digital landscape.

Phones have become intimate companions that can comfort and support us in our daily lives.

Marie Davidson's 'City of Clowns' critiques surveillance capitalism, inspired by Shoshana Zuboff's work.

The author reflects on the emotional impact of a Google Maps image featuring their deceased father, sparking complex feelings about privacy and remembrance.

Targeted advertising leverages personal data, transforming marketing into a strategy that often prioritizes business profit over user privacy.

The move-fast digital economy has led to significant negative impacts on people's lives, highlighting the urgent need to address bias and discrimination in AI.