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Julia Angwin delivers a startling investigation into the pervasive surveillance economy that tracks our every move. As a veteran journalist, she explores how governments and corporations harvest personal data through smartphones, browsing habits, and credit cards. The book moves beyond theory as Angwin attempts to live off the grid by testing encryption tools and avoiding data brokers. This narra…

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