Thom Hartmann presents The Hidden History of Big Brother in America

In his new book, The Hidden History of Big Brother in America (Berrett-Koehler), Thom Hartmann, America’s most popular progressive radio host, reveals how the government and corporate America misuse our personal data and shows how we can reclaim our privacy. Most Americans are worried about how companies like Facebook invade their privacy and harvest their data, but many people don’t fully understand the details of how their information is being adapted and misused. In this thought-provoking and accessible book, Thom Hartmann reveals exactly how the government and corporations are tracking our every online move and using our data to buy elections, employ social control, and monetize our lives. Hartmann uses extensive, vivid examples to highlight the consequences of Big Data on all aspects of our lives. He traces the history of surveillance and social control, looking back to how Big Brother invented whiteness to keep order and how surveillance began to be employed as a way to modify behavior. As he states, “The goal of those who violate privacy and use surveillance is almost always social control and behavior modification.” Along with covering the history, Hartmann shows how we got to where we are today, how China — with its new Social Credit System — serves as a warning, and how we can and must avoid a similarly dystopian future. By delving into the constitutional right to privacy, Hartmann reminds us of our civil right and shows how we can restore it.

[harrydecker]

I'm watching this video for the first time on Feb 01, 2023. The information revealed by Thom is truly disturbing. I didn't know that all this cyber spying and cyber warfare has been taking place for many years. Is this issue discussed on mainstream media? I don't recall, but I can't watch all channels. Other than that, I'm shocked that this video doesn't have more views and comments.

[pattirockgarden]

Despite the trolls, this was a good lecture on a big problem for a healthy democracy.

[carolyn]

Thom's Hidden History series needs to be produced for TV by PBS or Hulu (such a good job on Handmaid's Tale). PBS can show it's true colors with this hard-hitting historian's work. A picture is worth 1, 000 words and history takes too long with too many words to understand.

[BillEBrown]

Thom Hartmann makes me think of The Privy Council in a "hole" new way.

[JohnDoe-jqwy]

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[ericrobinson]

That was a beast of information, it took days for me to wrap my head around, thanks to the gorgeous host and ugly Thom. I'm more prepared for the bullshit now.

[DonGonzalito]

Oh, so Hillary lost because of some Facebook ads. Gotcha.