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How Big Data Is Entering Every Corner Of Our Lives

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As the NSA scandal shows, data is being collected on every aspect of our lives. This can be used to improve our experience, particularly in cities, or it can be a way to strip us of our privacy. Leo Hollis, the author of Cities Are Good for You, warns us of the good and the bad.

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