Shoshana Zuboff

Shoshana Zuboff is an American author, Harvard professor, social psychologist, philosopher, and scholar. She is known for her work on the implications of digital technologies and the rise of surveillance capitalism.

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  1. 1. The Age of Surveillance Capitalism

    The Fight for a Human Future at the New Frontier of Power

    The book explores the emergence of surveillance capitalism, a new form of capitalism that thrives on personal data. The author details how tech companies, such as Google and Facebook, collect and use personal data to predict and modify human behavior as a means to produce revenue and market control. The book delves into the consequences of this phenomenon on economy, society, and democracy, warning about the dangers of unchecked data collection and manipulation.

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  2. 2. In The Age Of The Smart Machine

    The Future of Work and Power

    This insightful work delves into the transformative impact of information technology on the workplace, exploring how the rise of smart machines is reshaping organizational structures, power dynamics, and the nature of work itself. It examines the dual role of technology as both a tool for empowerment and a mechanism for control, highlighting the tension between human agency and automated processes. Through a series of case studies and theoretical analysis, it provides a nuanced perspective on the evolving relationship between humans and machines, urging a critical reflection on the ethical and social implications of this technological revolution.

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