haarlemsdagbladApr 11, 2026, 07:00

Roxane van Iperen concerned about Big Tech: The business model of major tech platforms is not intended to improve our lives

Author Roxane van Iperen has written the essay 'Ik zie wat ik geloof' for the Month of Philosophy, focusing on the influence of Big Tech on society. She argues that the business models of major tech platforms prioritize profit over human well-being, which threatens our shared perception of reality.

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Based on reporting by haarlemsdagblad. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.

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