Harvard's Zuboff on the Dangers of 'Surveillance Capitalism'

The video explains surveillance capitalism, an economic model where companies use personal data to predict and influence behavior, primarily for advertising. Originating with Google, it has spread across industries, raising concerns about privacy and democracy. The video argues for new democratic institutions and laws to ensure the digital age aligns with democratic values, drawing parallels to the industrial age's evolution of rights and protections.

What role does the government play in regulating surveillance capitalism?

How can we ensure that the digital century aligns with democratic values?

What historical lessons can we learn from the 20th century regarding rights and laws?