Too Smart
How Digital Capitalism is Extracting Data, Controlling Our Lives, and Taking Over the World
by:
Jathan Sadowski
Summary:
The book critically examines the ways in which digital capitalism harnesses personal data to shape behavior, influence decisions, and create profitable business models. It explores the societal and ethical implications of data extraction and surveillance, and how these practices are reshaping power dynamics and personal autonomy in the digital age.
Key points:
1. Data as Capital: Data is now a key asset for companies, often collected without full consent, and used for profit and influence.
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