EPISODE · Jul 14, 2025 · 5 MIN
#38 The Barcode That Changed the World
from Think First with Jim Detjen · host Jim Detjen | Gaslight 360
Send Jim a Topic to ExploreYou thought it was just a faster checkout. But that little beep at the register quietly reshaped retail, rewired your habits, and launched one of the first behavioral data systems ever used on the public — without your consent. This is the story of how a black-and-white square became the first invisible tether between you and the algorithm. And now you know… the part they left out. If Distorted or Think First has sharpened your thinking, you can support the show directly. Subscribers get exclusive weekly headline breakdowns, applied Gaslight 360 analysis, and deeper dives into cultural narratives. Visit Gaslight360.com/subscribe to join. Stay sharp. Stay skeptical. #SpotTheGaslightSupport the showStay sharp. Stay skeptical. #SpotTheGaslightRead and reflect at Gaslight360.com/claritySupport Think First and access the full archive for $3/month:Gaslight360.com/subscribe
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Send Jim a Topic to Explore You thought it was just a faster checkout. But that little beep at the register quietly reshaped retail, rewired your habits, and launched one of the first behavioral data systems ever used on the public — without your consent. This is the story of how a black-and-white square became the first invisible tether between you and the algorithm. And now you know… the part they left out. If Distorted or Think First has sharpened your thinking, you can support the show d...
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