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An Economist BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR
As the data economy grows in power, Carissa Veliz exposes how our privacy is eroded by big tech and governments, why that matters and what we can do about it.
The moment you check your phone in the morning you are giving away…
Why read it?
2 authors picked Privacy Is Power as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
Privacy Is Power gets to the heart of why we should all be worried about encroachments on our privacy.
Carissa Veliz is a philosopher and a talented writer who brings complex and profound ideas to life on the page. Some writing about technology can feel dry and detached, but Veliz makes you understand viscerally how the impact of technology is a human, not a technological issue.
From Susie's list on how technology affects your human rights.
Privacy is fast becoming the central issue facing us as digital citizens today. Our data is being harvested and monetised every minute by corporations all over the world. We have become the product in a war to exploit all aspects of what we do for money. This book should act as a wake-up call to all of us to pay more attention to the protection of our privacy, and Carissa Veliz helpfully sets out not just the issues, but also what we can do to take back control.
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