Digital monopolies shape ever larger parts of our lives. The platforms are increasingly controlling the public formation of political opinion and at the same time abolishing our free market economy. Digital expert Martin Andree shows in detail how far the hostile takeover of our society by the tech giants has already progressed - and how we could reclaim the Internet.
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»A vigorous manifesto against the power of the tech giants and their abuse.« Frankfurter Allgemeine Sonntagzeitung
»Martin Andree was the first to scientifically measure the concentraton on the internet. His results worry him so much that he calls for an uprising against the tech companies.« Cicero
»An end to Big Tech - a beautiful, democratic idea.« ttt (ARD)
»Rarely has someone explained the brave new internet world so vividly, named the winners and losers so clearly and pointed out the irrefutable dangers for democracy and the economy like Martin Andree.« Deutsche Welle
»Martin Andree shows very clearly how few companies have hijacked the Internet - and what needs to be done to save democracy.« Welt am Sonntag
»Martin Andree describes the consequences that Big Tech's concentration of power has on our basic democratic structures and the economy. And he shows how it would be possible to free the internet.« Computerwoche
»The book is fascinating and a pleasure to read.« Correctiv
»Martin Andree sees the big tech companies and their trade secrets as a threat to democracy and the economy. He advocates liberalising the internet.« Das Journal (NDR Kultur)
»Anyone who doesn't trust digital monopolies two kilobytes away will feel vindicated here once again. Andree shows how far the tech giants' influence on companies has already progressed, especially outside the USA - very creepy.« Business Punk
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Höhe: 231 mm
Breite: 155 mm
Dicke: 24 mm
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978-3-593-52115-2 (9783593521152)
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CONTENT
Preface of the English Book Release 7
KNOCKOUT: How Big Tech stops 'unwanted' research 9
I.
GAME OVER 2029: The dominance of Big Tech 15
1. Our democracy is in danger 16
2. The 'point of no return': 2029 21
3. The Internet of monopolies 28
4. The victims: Journalism, bloggers, global brands, public service broadcasting 37
5. Fair and free competition has been completely eliminated 47
6. Is it really so dramatic? 49
II.
THE END OF THE FREE INTERNET:
How the tech giants occupied the digital media space 59
1. Stuck in the silos of the platforms 60
2. Media genres are now the private property of companies 68
3. How Big Tech is expanding its monopolies 82
4. Killer acquisitions 89
5. Self-allocation of internet traffic 95
6. Monopoly accelerator: Generative AI 100
III.
HOSTILE TAKEOVER:
How digital superpowers change our entire society 103
1. Death trap: The narrative of weak, vulnerable media 104
2. How Big Tech will take over the economy 110
3. Why politicians will be dependent on platforms in the future 122
4. Mega-media are taking over our society 128
5. Tech giants manipulate traffic 133
6. Spying and policing activities by Big Tech 138
7. The principle of maximum takeover 143
IV.
MONOPOLIES, FAKE NEWS, HATE SPEECH:
Is this actually legal? 149
1. Insufficient legislation against monopolies 150
2. Maximum profits for tech giants without liability 168
3. How we are imprisoned by the platforms' legal systems 177
4. Is the status quo unconstitutional? 181
5. Conclusion: Goodbye, democracy and free media 197
V.
ACCEPT HERE:
Why nobody cares 203
1. California Dreamin': The good beginnings 204
2. Digital Darth Vaders dress up as philanthropists 210
3. The destruction of freedom in the name of freedom 217
4. Promote versus punish: Big Tech's lobbying machine 225
VI.
COUNTDOWN 2029:
How can we liberate the Internet? 239
1. A glimmer of hope: The people do not want Big Tech monopolies 240
2. How can we liberate the Internet 244
3. Seriously? 262
4. A free Europe between US digital feudalism and China's online dictatorship 265
Thanks 276
Notes 278
