<p>Is surveillance capitalism as dangerous as its critics claim, or have we overstated its risks? In this episode, we dive into <strong>Peter Königs&#39; controversial defense</strong> of surveillance capitalism, challenging the dominant narrative that Big Tech is eroding privacy, manipulating politics and fueling government surveillance.</p><p>We explore:<br>🔹 The <strong>true impact</strong> of targeted advertising – is it really manipulating us?<br>🔹 The role of <strong>social media in politics</strong> – filter bubbles, misinformation, and polarisation.<br>🔹 The <strong>mental health debate</strong> – does social media really &quot;rewire&quot; our brains?<br>🔹 The <strong>government surveillance paradox</strong> – are Big Tech companies enablers or privacy defenders?</p><p>Join us as we <strong>debunk myths, analyse real-world data, and discuss the ethics of digital capitalism</strong> in an era dominated by Google, Facebook and Twitter/X.</p><p>For those interested to read the research paper:</p><p><a href="https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s13347-024-00804-1" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s13347-024-00804-1</a></p>