# Gary Kovacs: Tracking the trackers

<http://www.ted.com/talks/gary_kovacs_tracking_the_trackers>

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## What Jamie wrote

Good talk that does a very good job of visualizing the problem of tracking and re-marketing online. This is the first example I've seen that hits hard on why this is a problem. The visual of the red dots is compelling and clearly shows people that this is a big deal.  <blockquote> As you surf the Web, information is being collected about you. Web tracking is not 100% evil -- personal data can make your browsing more efficient; cookies can help your favorite websites stay in business. But, says Gary Kovacs, it's your right to know what data is being collected about you and how it affects your online life. He unveils a Firefox add-on to do just that. </blockquote>

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## Saved the same week

- [Rory Sutherland: Perspective is everything](https://links.thingelstad.xyz/links/af1016d7227a/) (ted.com, May 12, 2012)
- [Rory Sutherland: Sweat the small stuff](https://links.thingelstad.xyz/links/dce6237537f1/) (ted.com, May 12, 2012)
- [Rory Sutherland: Life lessons from an ad man](https://links.thingelstad.xyz/links/57aec25d010f/) (ted.com, May 12, 2012)
- [Brian Greene: Is our universe the only universe?](https://links.thingelstad.xyz/links/c9dace2ad8b9/) (ted.com, May 12, 2012)
- [Atul Gawande: How do we heal medicine?](https://links.thingelstad.xyz/links/584ef397f7af/) (ted.com, May 12, 2012)

## Elsewhere

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