Freedom to Think | Susie Alegre

Freedom to Think: Protecting a Fundamental Human Right in the Digital Age

Extended Synopsis

Without a moment's pause, modern society shares its most intimate thoughts with trillion-dollar tech companies. In Freedom to Think: Protecting a Fundamental Human Right in the Digital Age, human rights lawyer Susie Alegre explores the grave danger this poses to our most fundamental human right: freedom of thought. Our data is categorized by algorithms that not only jump to troubling conclusions about who we are but actively shape our everyday thoughts, choices, and actions—from our romantic partnerships to our political votes.

Part history and part radical manifesto, Alegre's work charts the fragility of our mental autonomy. By connecting the dots from the persecution of Galileo to the omnipresence of modern devices like Alexa, she reveals how the powerful have historically sought to influence our minds and behaviors. Filled with shocking case studies spanning politics, criminal justice, and everyday life, this groundbreaking book argues that our mental freedom is under unprecedented threat. Alegre makes a bold case that we must critically recast our human rights for the digital age to safeguard our collective future.

Intended Audience

This vital manifesto is highly recommended for advocates of digital privacy, legal scholars, and readers interested in the ethical implications of Big Tech. It serves as an essential guide for anyone looking to understand how modern surveillance architectures erode personal autonomy and what steps can be taken to protect basic human rights in an increasingly connected world.

Author Biography

Susie Alegre is an internationally recognized human rights lawyer and author. With deep expertise in international law and digital rights, she has dedicated her career to advocating for the protection of fundamental human liberties against the encroaching powers of mass surveillance and predictive algorithms.

Accolades & Recognition

• Described as "Compelling, powerful and necessary" by Shoshana Zuboff, author of The Age of Surveillance Capitalism.
• Praised for bridging the gap between historical civil liberties and the cutting edge of digital surveillance policy.

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