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Chapter 7: The Entertainment Industry – Algorithms of Distraction, Subliminal Control, and the Shaping of the Next Generation Everyone loves a bit of entertainment now and then. From rom-coms to thrillers, we all appreciate a good distraction. But it’s essential to recognize entertainment for what it often is: a diversion from the more important matters…
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Chapter 1: The Eye in the Cloud – The Algorithms of Surveillance and Control
ai, algorithm, bias, biases, code, deception, digital-marketing, language, lies, manipulation, matrix, neo, new, program, social-media, speak, study of words, technology, tiktok, truth, wordsIt starts innocently enough. You’re scrolling through your social media feed, but reality is far more calculated than it seems. An ad pops up for something you were just thinking about—a new pair of shoes, a travel deal to a city you casually mentioned in conversation. At first, it feels convenient, even helpful. But then…
The Algorithm of Control 