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> ...influencing future behavior... This is insightful (to me at least) — the next step after surveillance capitalism is coercion capitalism. I think the “not
by gregknicholson 8y ago
> ...influencing future behavior...
This is insightful (to me at least) — the next step after surveillance capitalism is coercion capitalism.
I think the “nothing to hide / nothing to fear” people won't like being coerced. (Also, by their logic, GAFAM should be unafraid of publishing their algorithms — right?)
- sitkack 8y agoIs that rewards programs, coupons, black friday deals, amazon prime and rebates? I buy something a thrift books and Chase sends me a coupon for abe books. Who knows how much data Chase is selling to whom?
- walterbell 8y agoReal-time phone location can be purchased for a few hundred dollars.
- Zarath 8y agoThis already exists... it's called advertisement. The people who have no problem with advertising will be the same people who have no problem with "coercion capitalism". Most people don't have the energy or will to care, while many people are too ignorant and egotistical to believe that they can be influenced, as if every decision they makes comes out of a vacuum.