Howdy, folks!
Rachel and I are back with another episode and a re-brand: The Chaos Club.
This week, we explore chapters three and four of Shoshanna Zuboff's 'The Age of Surveillance Capitalism.'
We discuss the five key movements Zuboff identifies as the start of surveillance capitalism, focusing on Google's role. We also share our thoughts on how the church and society could respond to these issues, and discuss the challenge of using technology responsibly.
Finally, we dive into our recent reads and upcoming book plans, ranging from epic fantasies to deeply reflective non-fiction.
So check out our free-style discussion on literature, technology, and cultural critique.
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Timestamps
00:00 TASC Ch. 3-4, Ep. 2
00:06 Welcome
00:37 Introduction to The Age of Surveillance Capitalism
02:05 Key Movements in Surveillance Capitalism
04:48 Behavioral Surplus and Data Exhaust
10:44 The Impact of 9/11 on Surveillance
12:24 The Role of Decision Rights
14:07 The State of Exception and Google's Transformation
15:59 The Ethics of Capitalism and Personal Survival
19:39 The Struggle for Worker Rights and Fair Wages
41:47 The Complexity of Government and Regulation
44:02 The Importance of Patience in Leadership
45:02 The Necessity of Bureaucratic Slowness
46:26 The Breakdown of the Social Contract
51:31 The Role of Government in Market Economies
01:04:20 The Future of Church and Community
01:20:27 The Misunderstanding of Tools and Power
01:22:18 Video Software and Emojis
01:23:09 Current Reads and Recommendations
01:24:16 Deep Dive into Recent Reads
01:28:14 Editing Insert
01:28:47 Upcoming Reads and Plans
01:50:11 Final Thoughts and Farewells
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And because we’re just that chaotic, here’s a second video with spoilers for M.L. Wang’s Blood Over Bright Haven, which - TL;DR - we both loved it. You can check out the authors on their sites: M.L. Wang and Rachel Gillig.
Let’s be hopeful, creative, and wise—together.
Shalom,
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