Attention Data !

Jack Schofield of Guardian points out how well our attention data can be used.
He quotes
We're entering an age where it can be extremely comprehensive, and very effectively exploited, not just by merchants but by governments. That really is scary.
Absolutely true !! when seen in a holistic manner. I dunno how I could fight out these pugilists. Those who started living life also in bytes, remember you are being tracked and trapped !!!

As pointed out by Jack, "In internet nobody knows you're a dog". Contrary to that, you don't know how doggy you are.

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