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    • Steeder32commented3 years ago

      I thought that this was an interesting peek behind the curtains of an industry that is increasingly pervasive in our society. I could have skipped the dramatizations but, overall I found the show to be very interesting and relevant.

      After watching the show I found myself hyper aware of my own use of technology...what ads I was seeing online, promoted videos, etc. I think users having a level of awareness that this is happening to them is part of the solution on a personal level.

      I had a friend post online about her concern over security concerns related to having a Covid-19 contact tracing app on her phone (she was concerned about being tracked by the government). My advice to her was if she truly has a concern about being tracked (and was not just reposting some politically driven propaganda) then she should remove herself from all social media and online activity. If you are online at all you are a part of the game.

      I don’t think social media and data driven marketing are going anywhere. So, I think we have to protect ourselves on a personal level by raising our level of awareness to how we are marketed to and manipulated online as well as protecting each other by electing officials who will regulate the industry.

      tl;dr: Very interesting show, poignant and relevant for our time. Definitely worth a watch!

    • Steeder32scouted3 years ago
      Scientific AmericanThe Editors8 min
      Scientific American

      This is significant in its rarity.

      Science is under attack by this administration in a way that we have not observed in recent history. By discrediting the data produced by the scientific community this administration justifies reducing environmental protections, ignoring a climate crisis, and changing the narrative on a generational, global pandemic. All designed to manipulate the stock market, reward the top 1% and keep the current administration in power. It’s a short-sighted strategy that will have long term impacts.