Episode 11: Surveillance Capitalism Positionality
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- Society & Culture
Since the documentary, The Social Dilemma, came out 2 years ago today, the term "surveillance capitalism" has been widely discussed in the realm of technological politics and social justice. But what exactly is it?
In this episode, we explore the different methods employed by social media companies and platforms to unethically collect data on every single user, how this data is used to help social media companies profit, as well as the larger implications of it on the geopolitical stage. We also discuss the power hierarchy and dynamics that surveillance capitalism establishes in modern society and whether it is truly possible to change this exploitative system.
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Music Credits:
Intro Music | Kaylie Serna
Reflections | Toshifumi Hinata
Gymnopedie No. 1 | Erik Satie
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Since the documentary, The Social Dilemma, came out 2 years ago today, the term "surveillance capitalism" has been widely discussed in the realm of technological politics and social justice. But what exactly is it?
In this episode, we explore the different methods employed by social media companies and platforms to unethically collect data on every single user, how this data is used to help social media companies profit, as well as the larger implications of it on the geopolitical stage. We also discuss the power hierarchy and dynamics that surveillance capitalism establishes in modern society and whether it is truly possible to change this exploitative system.
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Check out our YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkfEjQiQf5lYwMwGC07OQqA
Check out our Instagram: @positionalitymedia
Email us: positionalitymedia@gmail.com
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Music Credits:
Intro Music | Kaylie Serna
Reflections | Toshifumi Hinata
Gymnopedie No. 1 | Erik Satie
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/positionality-media/message
20 min