data-sovereignty
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.
André Maia
I am André Maia and this is NeoCaipira. A new stand for independent thought that blends the wisdom of the Brazilian countryside with the pulse of digital innovation. No black boxes, no hidden algorithms—just raw, human reflection.
privacy
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.
data privacy
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.
philosophy
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,
philosophy
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