A community presentation by Scott Larson argues that major tech companies like Google and Facebook create predictive profiles sold to advertisers, influencing behavior for commercial and political gain. This "Surveillance Capitalism" has reshaped society without public consent and is not inevitable but correctable through civic engagement.

Larson, a computer professional since 2007, discusses how technology's design and human-technology relations impact society, potentially leading to authoritarianism. He draws parallels to a controversial 1990s hip-hop industry story and historical events like Watergate, suggesting a long-term trend of consumerism and data exploitation.

The presentation highlights "enshittification," where users become the product, and attention/information is commodified. Modern devices often have data-capture capabilities, harming small businesses and potentially creating societal divisiveness. Larson advocates for technology designed for human benefit and transparency, caring about his daughter's future and his customers' freedom of choice.