We Facebook users have been building a treasure lode of big data that …

Douglas Rushkoff
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We Facebook users have been building a treasure lode of big data that government and corporate researchers have been mining to predict and influence what we buy and for whom we vote. We have been handing over to them vast quantities of information about ourselves and our friends, loved ones and acquaintances. ✨ Why I'm quitting Facebook. Article by Douglas Rushkoff, edition.cnn.com. February 25, 2013.
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