I disagree with his premise that the "data" is "useless."
Of course it's bullshit. These companies make billions of dollars optimizing their data to generate more sales. They can test and see what works. They can tell a lot about you and tailor their ads and recommendations. And then there's the more nefarious panopticon desire of these authoritarian companies to mold their consumers into the "proper" way to behave and think.
chrimony 1 points 3.7 years ago
Of course it's bullshit. These companies make billions of dollars optimizing their data to generate more sales. They can test and see what works. They can tell a lot about you and tailor their ads and recommendations. And then there's the more nefarious panopticon desire of these authoritarian companies to mold their consumers into the "proper" way to behave and think.