Predatory Data Phenomenology

Predatory Data PhenomenologyThe first book to draw a direct line between the datafication and prediction techniques of past eugenicists and today's often violent and extractive "big data" regimes. Predatory Data illuminates the throughline between the nineteenth century's anti immigration and eugenics movements and our sprawling systems of techno surveillance and algorithmic discrimination. With this book, Anita Say Chan offers a historical, globally multisited analysis of the

inspiring affirmations reminding kiddos of their infinite wonder

including discussions of AC-side current control

Rich and Matt love their nan

Siobhan is consumed by her affair with a married man

including the new arms race of artificial intelligence

emotional story set at a time when mothers were expected to be Donna Reed

and it traces how certain artists

Marie Kondo's first book

Featuring human space exploration from the perspective of appalled aliens

magnificent in strength and courage

which drew praise from Alan Bennett (‘my favourite novel’)

Suffused with a wonderful sense of humour