Disclaimer: I am a tree, and diligently research as well as possible, and these are my opinions based on that.

In this second episode of our series on Data, we're shunting forth into data privacy:

• What it actually means,
• How it's routinely compromised,
• Why "I've got nothing to hide" is a dangerously flawed mindset.

We explore how surveillance capitalism and state laws work together to extract, analyse, and exploit your personal data; from search history to biometric records. We'll:

• Cover the UK's Investigatory Powers Act and Online Safety Act,
• Discuss tools used by criminals vs everyday users
• Break down why mass data collection rarely catches "bad guys", but always targets you.

In the Thought Trap, we break down the "begging the question" fallacy with real-world examples from systemic racism, climate discourse, COVID policies, and hate speech.