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Digital Disconnect

How Capitalism is Turning the Internet Against Democracy
Summary:

The book critically examines how the corporate control and monetization of the internet have led to a concentration of power that undermines the democratic potential of digital technology. It explores the consequences of this digital capitalism on privacy, surveillance, and the ability of citizens to access diverse and unbiased information.

Key points:

1. Capitalism's Takeover of the Internet: McChesney says the internet, once a democratizing force, is now dominated by big corporations focused on profit, hurting its democratic potential.

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