Too Smart by Jathan Sadowski Summary
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In "Too Smart," Jathan Sadowski reveals how our beloved devices secretly extract data and control our lives. This 2020 MIT Press critique exposes the dark side of "smart" technology, asking: When your home listens to everything, who's really getting smarter - you or the corporations watching?
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Points clés
The Digital Faustian Bargain
Imagine your car suddenly shutting down on a busy highway because you're a day late on payments, or your refrigerator sending detailed reports of your eating habits to your health insurance company. This isn't science fiction - it's our present reality. Smart technology has infiltrated every corner of our lives, promising convenience while extracting something far more valuable: our data, privacy, and autonomy. The technological revolution isn't just changing how we live; it's reshaping who holds power in society. While tech evangelists paint these innovations as inevitable progress, they rarely acknowledge who truly benefits from this transformation. As smart devices proliferate in our homes, workplaces, and cities, we're making a Faustian bargain that few of us fully understand - trading fundamental freedoms for marginal convenience in a world increasingly stacked against ordinary citizens.
Technology as Politics by Other Means
The Twin Engines: Collection and Control
The New Forms of Power and Their Unequal Impact
From Data Extraction to Control Systems
Global Control Systems and Workplace Surveillance
Reclaiming Our Technological Future
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"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
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