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Surveillance Capitalism: The New Age of Control
The magnitude of surveillance capitalism’s reach is often underestimated. It’s not just about monitoring; it’s about influencing. Shoshana Zuboff termed it “a new form of dominance,” and she’s not wrong. The data collected from millions is used to predict, manipulate, and dictate choices—from which ads you see to which routes you take on your morning jog.
Research has shown targeted advertisements can sway public opinion, affecting everything from elections to consumer habits. Thinking that your choices and preferences are purely your own? Think again—many are pre-determined by algorithms that know you better than your closest friends. But hold on, there’s more to unravel…
Even as we enjoy algorithm-driven conveniences, the unaccounted risks loom large. Privacy breaches are disturbingly common, yet businesses continue to insist on expansive data collection. The insidious reality is that once your data is out there, there’s no taking it back. The implications extend into the core of democracy itself.
Governments and corporations now have unprecedented power through data. Used wisely, it could benefit society tremendously, but with misuse, it holds the potential for significant harm. What’s next could very well redefine freedom as we know it.