On the Rivalry of Data
Data competes with itself and its peers, and its value is derived from its uniqueness.
A publication on data as property
Your data is derived from your life.
It belongs to you.
Every day, your behavior and identity are extracted and sold without your knowledge. These essays argue for a different legal and economic starting point, prioritizing you.
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A/B Testing Is Human Subjects Research
One of the most normalized parts of software development only exists due to regulatory arbitrage.
The Standard Objection: Why Would Google Ever Negotiate?
A rational business would never concede a strong position. Here's how data cooperatives incentivize negotiation.
What is a Data Cooperative?
Democratic solutions for data stewardship
Data as Labor
An analysis of the economic function of data
You've Already Opted In
How your data trains AI without your consent
Your Data is Not Yours
Why personal data should be personal property