STEP 1 – THE ESCAPE PLAN

STEP 1 — THE ESCAPE PLAN —

The Prison

Who is Big Tech

Big Tech’s Network of Control

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Understanding the Big Tech Surveillance Umbrella is essential for anyone wanting to escape the Digital Prison

While we’re not looking behind the curtain to speculate about who’s pulling the levers, it is essential to understand Big Tech’s Network of Control which extends way beyond their corporate wall and the products and services most of us associate with Big Tech

A Clear Definition of Big Tech

There are five core companies that make up Big Tech:

  • Amazon: e-commerce, cloud services, AI, and streaming…
  • Apple: creators of iconic devices and the ecosystems that tie them together...
  • Facebook (Meta): social media and moving into virtual reality…
  • Google (Alphabet): search, advertising, and online tools…
  • Microsoft: productivity software, cloud infrastructure…

Together they dominate the digital landscape, attempting to reach into nearly every aspect of our lives.

  • Financial Power: These companies have immense market capital and financial influence.
  • Global Presence: They operate worldwide, impacting billions.
  • Technological Control: They act as gatekeepers for innovation, dictating trends and standards.
  • Media and Communication Influence: They control the flow of information and public discourse.

The Big Tech Umbrella

These Big Tech companies are at the centre of network that extends way beyond their own company corporate structures.

  • Central Companies: The five Big Tech giants
  • Subsidiaries: Smaller companies they own or control
  • Strategic Partnerships: Collaborations to expand their reach
  • Dependencies: Smaller companies reliant on Big Tech platforms, from cloud services to advertising.

The https://digitalfreedomalliance.net/ website contains a more detailed definition.