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For one, it's common to discuss closely related topics in threads like these. I also believe that the topic of surveillance capitalism would get a better recep
by ar-jan 7y ago
For one, it's common to discuss closely related topics in threads like these.
I also believe that the topic of surveillance capitalism would get a better reception if it was less partisan. There's a lot of talk about Trump in there, but if companies before the Cambridge Analytica scandal were already abusing vast quantities of Facebook data, including for political ends, that is relevant context that's apparently left out.
- fit2rule 7y agoObviously, focusing on "the Russians" narrative is going to get the anti-Trump collective riled up, and as we all know if there is one thing that is good for business, its riled up reactive people. Especially Americans, who never lose a chance to revert to a Cold War mentality when their feelings are hurt. But, consider this: maybe after the outrage bubble that this movie will trigger is burst, there'll be room for a sequel - and then it'll be Obama's turn.
- 52-6F-62 7y agoWhat’s partisan about it? It’s discussing a singular topic.
- ar-jan 7y agoYou're not wrong, but I think it's a missed opportunity. At least for this article, which does discuss other things beyond just the documentary.