Data
Colonialism is not gone, it’s just in a different form
In the years following the second world war, the process of decolonisation started: Countries previously exploited could, for the most part, finally declare independence from their colonisers. The mid-20th century marked a turning point in history, as nations sought autonomy and liberation from the shackles of imperial rule. Fast forward to the 21st century, and […]
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People should own their Data
“Big brother is watching you”, the famous phrase from the book 1984, written by George Orwell, that refers to the constant surveillance by the government, is as relevant as it has ever been. In recent times, it has been accepted by the mainstream to let Big Tech companies such as Facebook and Google collect personal […]
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Data is power: Companies should pay a data tax
Data is becoming the new oil. Companies nowadays collect all data they can, whether they need it or not. This also includes personal information of everyone who uses their services. Businesses generate a lot of revenue by using our data for free. Data is worth a lot of money, so collecting and using it should […]
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