>You're describing a world where corporations represent you Not at all. I'm describing a world of partially shared mutual interest. >Corporations want to keep

>You're describing a world where corporations represent you Not at all. I'm describing a world of partially shared mutual interest. >Corporations want to keep you happy in the same way that dairy farmers want to keep cows happy No. I have a voluntary business relationship with some corporations. Cows do not have a voluntary business relationship with farmers. Corporations cannot milk me against my will or slaughter me when I stop giving milk. All they can do is try to trade with me. My relationship with the people of the country I am allowed to vote in is not voluntary. It's a result of the birth lottery. I don't even share many intersts with them as I don't live there and it's not a global superpower. That said, it's not my intention to deny one fundamental fact: The extent of my influence on corporations as a consumer and as a shareholder depends exclusively on my wealth. My influence on elected politicians is much more complex and there is at least some chance of my being human to count for something regardless of wealth. Fundamental rights to privacy cannot be based on wealth, but that doesn't mean we should ignore our shared interests with corporations where they exist.