💸 The Price of You: Algorithmic Commodification of Psychology

The digital marketplace is undergoing a fundamental transformation, moving from fixed, transparent prices to fluid, opaque, and highly personalized valuations for every consumer. This shift, driven by sophisticated algorithmic systems, represents a "new form of commerce where the central question is no longer 'What is this product worth?' but rather, 'What will this specific human pay for it?'" (Section I). This report details the mechanisms of algorithmic pricing, focusing on its ability to ...