Surveillance Valley

In "Surveillance Valley," investigative reporter Yasha Levine uncovers the origins of the Internet, revealing its roots in a Pentagon counterinsurgency project aimed at leveraging information technology for surveillance during the Vietnam War. He explores how this initial vision of using computers for monitoring has evolved into the pervasive surveillance practices embedded in today's technology, particularly highlighting the complicity of major tech giants like Google and Facebook as they serve as both commercial entities and military contractors. Through meticulous research and compelling storytelling, Levine illustrates the inseparable relationship between the military and Silicon Valley, prompting readers to rethink the implications of the devices we use daily.