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Data Quote by Daniel Suarez

“A very small group of powerful people is deciding what's going to happen with your data, and they're using bots to help implement what they want to do. That has nothing to do with democracy. It's all about efficiency. And that's the really scary thing about it.” quote by Daniel Suarez
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“A very small group of powerful people is deciding what's going to happen with your data, and they're using bots to help implement what they want to do. That has nothing to do with democracy. It's all about efficiency. And that's the really scary thing about it.”

Daniel Suarez

About This Quote

Source Novel: Darknet, 2015

He warns that a tiny elite controls data using bots, prioritizing efficiency over democratic values, which is frightening.

In simple terms: Powerful few manipulate data with bots, ignoring democracy.

Key Takeaway

Guard data democracy.

Themes

technology power privacy

Mood

concerned alert

Type

political warning

When to use this quote

  • policy making
  • corporate strategy
  • public advocacy

Key Concepts

surveillance algorithmic control

Questions to Reflect On

  • Who decides data rules?
  • How can citizens influence data policy?
A Different Perspective

Bots can also improve transparency if regulated.

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