Part 12/14:
An ongoing concern is privacy and corporate influence. The speaker mentions frustrations with companies like Apple, Google, and Huawei regarding privacy practices, data collection, and the optics of surveillance. He critiques Apple's slow response regarding battery throttling and emphasizes the importance of transparency.
The Google ecosystem is praised for efficiency but raises questions about constant surveillance—from maps to voice assistance. The balance between convenience and privacy is acknowledged as a personal choice, with the need for transparency and user control emphasized.