Oddbean new post about login | logout Picture this: 1. You type on Google "laptop won't turn on" 2. Google now knows you have a broken laptop and can estimate how desperate you are to fix it. 3. Because it knows how desperate you are, it can increase shop prices proportionally. You are going to pay the maximum they get you to pay. That's algorithmic pricing. The more companies know about you, the more they can predict and sell how desperate you are to other stores out there. An internet-connected car knows much more about you than you realize. A smart TV also knows what you like. Your Alexa knows if there is a problem in the home. Privacy is much more than just sensitive data. It's about not giving leverage away. Because algorithms will use it against you. Be safe out there.
Indeed
Reminds me of booking flights. Airline sees you browsing for flights on given dates and instantly jacks up the price within an hour before you’ve had a chance to complete the reservation.
Broken incentives, make the world a better place
In reality, none of this really works 🤣
It's already working on Uber and Lyft apps. Drivers are getting paid lower based on how desperate they are and users are getting billed higher by how desperate they are.
In any corporation, there are more things and departments that don't work, or pretend to work, and on top of that comes legacy, etc. I'm not saying that Google, Microsoft, or Amazon can't do anything, but if something works, even more doesn't work or is about to break soon. 🤭
The cost of fully reliable efficient realtime information is very high - it is #bitcoin :-)
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#privacy has many layers. There are many levels. For those who focus on privacy it is a lifestyle, which often requires tradeoffs and compromises. It is like #Bitcoin in that it should be held in #selfcustody. There are no trustworthy privacy custodians. We are personally responsible. Vitor gives us a thoughtful example. nostr:nevent1qqsg7whphw4e8scczpj4hpe3gkehrse7sldeacmyvx0qsu35sqtyu2qppemhxue69uhkummn9ekx7mp0qgsyvrp9u6p0mfur9dfdru3d853tx9mdjuhkphxuxgfwmryja7zsvhqrqsqqqqqps3cq00
Exactly! I don’t know how people are so comfortable paying to create their very own 1984 environment.
Using #Googl$ products encourages a massive fiat corporation to scrape private and personal information in order to sell it to whoever they want and to use it to influence people. Use #GrapheneOS for a more secure phone📱💪
Social media algorithms nowadays are mind control. Back in 1957 subliminal messaging was used to increase popcorn sells in the cinema. During fractions of a second projections with the line "Buy Popcorn" were shown in movies. It increased the sales by 57%. Imagine what can be done with the algorithms nowadays! Our monkey brain can't deal with it!
This is my feeling right now 😝 https://image.nostr.build/aadb28f539f380974487ff04deda29f8e20a12c5b88eff807dfb642aca981661.jpg
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Do you have any proof of this? I kinda doubt this is the case
If this is true: nostr:note137rd445fa8v0d4z452xrptysuhj3g9prz92msgx7l73pskekp9vqm5sz42 Then the example @Vitor Pamplona gives can certainly be true.
yes these companies don't want to rip anyone off
This is so true!
👀 IoB.
You're not going to pay the max. Free markets prevent this through competitions and choice. There isn't only 1 shop, search or AI.
You will if you're lazy minded enough to think that Google results hold 100% of the competitors.
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One of the many reasons to use a VPN and avoid Google all together
i have been trying to avoid Google but it is shockingly hard. for example using android OS and YouTube. rumble is good In theory but there's nothing on there to watch. total joke
Just another prong of surge pricing.
Surge pricing started this trends, but algorithmic pricing is much bigger. It doesn't need to be a reaction on demand as it was in surge pricing.
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À friend just had this happen. Checked out an apple mac price, confirmed and very next day drove 50 miles and found the price has shifted £350⬆️📈
that is a great post but can you give actionable advice
Let me know if you find out any actionable advice too!
Privacy is an ever lasting battle. It is never fully won or lost. Do what you can whenever you can. This builds your defensive skills and tilts the balance in your favor. Every single, seemingly tiny step is a step in the right direction. Never give up and spread the word!
great sentiment but actionable advice needed lol
well protonmail and duckduckgo are nice starters. organic maps or mapquest. grapheneOS. nostr. shit like that.
We’ll pay a premium for dumb products in the future.
Bruh. 🤯 You’re right
