What is it about?
This article explores the complex dynamics of surveillance capitalism. It highlights four developments: the master-slave relationship between big tech and individuals; the managerial revolution driven by data analytics, which creates tension and paranoia; the emergence of digital doppelgangers due to surveillance technology; and the dual nature of sousveillance, which can empower individuals but also promote voyeurism. In Hong Kong, responses to surveillance vary, with some embracing hypervigilance and others exhibiting a "privacy paradox," where awareness of privacy issues coexists with a willingness to sacrifice privacy for minimal benefits. Clear information and informed choices are essential.
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Why is it important?
This article on surveillance capitalism is timely as it analyzes the evolving relationship between technology and privacy, surveillance and sousveillance in the context of the digital age.
Perspectives
I hope this article will draw public attention to the pros and cons of surveillance capitalism
Dr Magdalen Ki
Hong Kong Baptist University
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This page is a summary of: Digital Hong Kong and Surveillance Capitalism, October 2025, De Gruyter,
DOI: 10.1163/9789004728608_004.
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