Then big brothers came along, built centralized systems, you bought devices you have zero clue how they work. With your own money you let them collectively mani

Then big brothers came along, built centralized systems, you bought devices you have zero clue how they work. With your own money you let them collectively manipulate you. I believe this is what the author tried to explain. Internet and technological advancement is not evil per se, too much power in a very tiny group is going to be problematic.