Show Notes
Big Tech isn’t just watching you; it’s building a psychological profile to exploit your vulnerabilities for profit. In this episode, I talk about the "surveillance capitalism" machine where every click, pause, and search is logged to manipulate your spending. This isn't just about 1984-style control. It’s a "Brave New World" scenario where companies like Uber or Allstate use your data—like a low phone battery or your browsing habits—to charge you more or deny you services. I share my own shift from being the guy who "had nothing to hide" to realizing that our data is actually our soul being sold to the highest bidder. I dive into practical, low-cost ways to reclaim your privacy, from simple browser tweaks and switching to DuckDuckGo, to more advanced moves like using email aliases and password managers. The goal isn't to become a digital hermit, but to stop being the "involuntary product" of your online experience and make it just a little bit harder for billionaires to turn your every move into a line on a balance sheet. ---- Check out my habit tracking app: https://feelwrite.app/
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