The 9 Best Books on Privacy

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Here’s my curated list of the 9 best books for privacy, in no particular order.

The Republic by Plato — The origination of political science and a brilliant critique of government that is still important today.
Beyond Good & Evil: Prelude to a Philosophy of the Future by Friedrich Nietzsche — Probably Nietzsche’s most cogent statement of his views: that traditional morality is subjective and that people must evolve to a higher understanding of what’s valuable and what is not.
Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board: A Report on its Implementation by Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board — A critical examination of privacy issues in modern society and the balance between security and civil liberties.
Data and Goliath: The Hidden Battles to Collect Your Data and Control Your World by Bruce Schneier — A comprehensive exploration of data gathering by governments and corporations, and the implications for privacy.
The Age of Surveillance Capitalism: The Fight for a Human Future at the New Frontier of Power by Shoshana Zuboff — An investigative narrative that analyzes how major tech companies manipulate personal data and privacy.
The Circle by Dave Eggers — A dystopian novel that critiques the consequences of extreme transparency and the erasure of privacy in a tech-centric world.
Privacy: A Very Short Introduction by Paul J. Silva — An accessible overview of the complex issues surrounding privacy in the modern world.
Future Privacy: How Technology Will Change the Privacy Landscape by Rita O'Sullivan — An exploration of emerging technologies and their potential impact on privacy and personal data.
Peak Life's Work: Find Your Gift and Give It Away by Said Hasyim — Hasyim’s book empowers readers to discover their unique talents and how sharing them can lead to a fulfilling life of purpose and impact.

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