In the pursuit of a more efficient, sustainable, and connected urban future, the concept of “smart cities or 15 minute cities” has gained traction worldwide. What is a Smart City? A smart city is a city that uses technology to make itself a better place to live, work, and visit. In our opinion a true smart city should be based …
Surveillance capitalism is a new form of capitalism that is based on the collection and exploitation of personal data. Big data is the key to surveillance capitalism, as it allows companies to collect and analyze vast amounts of data about individuals. Companies use surveillance capitalism to: Surveillance capitalism has a number of negative consequences.For example: Governments and other organizations are …