Shoshana Zuboff: Capitalism of Surveillance
Shoshana Zuboff on the Capitalism of Surveillance: “Without civic pressure, we face a life in a vast, authoritarian world.” An Interview with the author of one of the most influential books of the 21st century. // Scope: researcher, co-interviewer, editor, transcriptionist. April 14, 2022.
Prepare to embark on an enlightening journey as we delve into an exclusive interview with Shoshana Zuboff, the brilliant author whose work has garnered worldwide acclaim in the 21st century.
Shoshana Zuboff is a psychologist, sociologist, philosopher, and prof. Harvard University, author of the book "The Age of Surveillance Capitalism: The Fight for a Human Future at the New Frontier of Power", and an expert in the Netflix produced document "The Social Dilemma".
As a researcher, co-interviewer, editor, and transcriptionist, I had the privilege of exploring profound discussions with Zuboff, offering invaluable insights that have resonated with readers globally.
Together, we explore the mechanisms of digital capitalist surveillance, unearthing thought-provoking parallels between authoritarian regimes and the pervasive technology-driven systems of our time.
”For the first time in the history of civilization, we have a situation in which someone has the absolute power not just to change the individual behaviour but the behaviour of the entire group”. - Shoshana Zuboff
Join us as we uncover Zuboff's groundbreaking perspectives, shedding light on the urgent need to safeguard our freedoms in an increasingly interconnected world.
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