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-This excerpt from The Age of Surveillance Capitalism examines the broader societal implications of surveillance capitalism, particularly how it challenges democracy and autonomy. Zuboff critiques the ways in which corporations leverage personal data, calling for societal action to safeguard human dignity and freedom.