2nd, re: “if there’s substantial harm done”: a. What sort of dimwitted society waits until substantial harm is done before acting? b. If annihilation of public space online, corruption of democratic elections, surveillance as norm don’t constitute “substantial harm” what does?https://twitter.com/aral/status/969257539845152771 …
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And finally, here’s how Silicon Valley surveillance capitalism and the tobacco industry are alike: 1. Their products are both harmful to your health 2. They were both initially introduced as being good for you (see doctors in tobacco ads, we have our own in the tech industry)…https://twitter.com/aral/status/969260080041484288 …
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… 3. By using them you don’t just harm yourself but you expose those around you also (second-hand smoke). When you use Gmail, you don’t just make the decision to trade your privacy for a service, you trade the privacy of everyone who emails you also. …https://twitter.com/aral/status/969261000611581952 …
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… 4. To understand the Big Data playbook, study the Big Tobacco playbook. The historic progression of tactics has many parallels. It’s a good guide to understanding where the industry is and where it’s heading. </end>
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Cigarettse kill your friends and family. Second hand smoke gives them lung cancer. Phones don't do that.
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afaik the jury is out on phones causing brain cancer, apps have been linked to depression and suicide numerous times
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