When did the internet stop serving us and start using us?

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When did the internet stop serving us and start using us?

Festivals & Fairs
When:
February 25, 2026 ยท 6:00 PM
Where:
Blockbuster. Today
Source:
Shows

Episode 235: In 1988, Congress passed a law to protect the privacy of video rental records. Lawmakers worried someone might discover what movies you checked out from Blockbuster. Today, that concern feels almost quaint. Now entire industries are built on watching what we read, where we drive, what we buy, how long we linger and even how much debt we carry. What began as a tool for connection and convenience has evolved into a system designed to monitor behavior and monetize it. In this episode,

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