077: Cambridge Analytica

Show Notes

In this episode we take a look back at the Cambridge Analytica scandal, in particular some of the details behind the underlying technology.

Further reading/watching:

• Alexander Nix at Concordia Summit discussing their tech
• The Data That Turned the World Upside Down - Motherboard/Vice
• A 2017 counterpoint: Data Firm Says ‘Secret Sauce’ Aided Trump; Many Scoff (New York Times)
• Why Your Privacy Is Worth More Than You Think - DuckDuckGo

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