The Enemy Knows the System (El enemigo conoce el sistema) · Marta Peirano · Spain (2019)
This investigation explores how digital platforms are designed to capture our attention and shape political behavior. Peirano provides a fascinating look at the architecture of the modern internet and how it influences our choices. (Available in Spanish.)
Privacy Is Power · Carissa Véliz · United Kingdom (2020)
We have chosen this book because it perfectly explains the core theme of this issue: why your personal data is not just yours, but a political tool.
Most of us treat privacy as a boring setting on our phones, but Carissa Véliz argues it is actually our most important collective asset. She explains how our daily digital habits are connected to how power and democracy work. If companies and governments know everything about us, they can predict and control our behavior.
The tone is direct and practical. Véliz shows why we need to protect our data to keep our freedom. It is an essential guide for anyone who wants to understand the hidden costs of the “free” internet.