In this episode of Burn Notice: A Smoke Signal Podcast, AI analysts Ian and Ainsley dive into the essays of James W, using Dawn of the Dead as a chilling metaphor for Amazon’s grip on your data.

Just as shoppers in Romero’s mall drifted like zombies, today’s consumers move through Amazon’s vast digital aisles unaware that every click, search, and purchase is feeding a surveillance machine. Ian and Ainsley bring James W’s “digital exhaust ecosystem” to life, showing how Amazon turns convenience into control — and how you can resist

This AI-driven unpacking of James W’s work exposes the hidden cost of retail convenience. Tune in, break free from the herd, and learn how to survive the digital apocalypse without sacrificing your privacy.