The Soul Trade: How Davta Brokers Hollow Out Humanity and What People are Building
The global data broker industry was valued at $303B in 2024. What that means for your identity and what we can build instead.
WhatsApp's Privacy Theater from Washington to Brasília
A NeoCaipira investigation into the gap between what WhatsApp promises and what it delivers — and why Brazil's 148 million users are sleeping with the door unlocked.
How Much Are Our Data Worth?
From surveillance capitalism to data sovereignty: exploring the extraction model that turns personal information into corporate profit — and the alternatives emerging to reclaim digital autonomy.
The Relevance of Data in the Digital Age: Dignity, Wealth Distribution and Social Evolution
As we navigate this digital age, one realizes that data has become a vital currency, sewing a new "fabric" into modern economies. Digitalism and the Role of Data Digitalism refers to a paradigm in which digital technologies profoundly influence all aspects of life, changing the way individuals interact,
Welcome to NeoCaipira: A New Stand for Independent Thought
Welcome to NeoCaipira. This is not just another newsletter hosted on a corporate platform. It is a deliberate choice. In a digital landscape dominated by algorithms designed for rapid growth—where venture capital pressures often prioritize engagement metrics over editorial integrity—I decided to build my own ground. Here, on