Pluralistic: The technopolitics of ad-tech (19 Oct 2026)

· Pluralistic: Daily links from Cory Doctorow · Oct. 19, 2026, 7:23 a.m.
Summary
The blog post discusses the concept of 'technopolitics' in the context of ad technology, arguing that surveillance is the real issue rather than advertising itself. The author critiques the intertwining of advertising and surveillance, suggesting alternatives like contextual advertising that do not require user spying. The analysis is deep, referencing historical examples and existing power dynamics in society, and stresses a shift towards protecting user privacy without giving up on advertising entirely.
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