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Scrolling in Cellular Capitalism. The responsibility of the consumer/user in the face of big tech
For many of us, it’s difficult not to develop a sense of cynicism when faced with the dark side of the industries we participate in as consumers. Whether it’s clothing, food, technology, cars – most of the things we purchase, use, and participate in can only exist through human rights violations, unimaginable cruelty, and irreversible…
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AI: Ethics, Policies, and Social Change
By Elia and Andrei. On October 23, 2024, the event AI: Ethics, Policies, and Social Change took place at Pompeu Fabra University (UPF) in Barcelona. The organizers of the event are the Political Theory Research Group of UPF, the host university, the John Hopkins University (JHU) Public Policy Center, and the Barcelona School of…
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Reflections on qualitative interviews about digital technologies in social projects
For these two semi-structured interviews with professionals involved in social projects, I was interested in how they use, view, and feel the impact of digital technology in their work. I kept the scope broad enough to include any digital technology that they use as a tool, that they develop/create/implement, or that they communicate with, educate…
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Our role as digital technology users in the global economy
If you are reading this, you have access to the internet and a device with a screen. Maybe you get a lot of information and entertainment through social media platforms. Maybe you’ve used services powered by AI, or have used AI tools yourself. Since you are reading this blog, you likely have at least…
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Welcome
Have you ever questioned the true cost of convenience when ordering a ride or food delivery with just a tap on your phone? Or thought of the consequences on human labour every time you interact with Artificial Intelligence? Have you wondered how your everyday interactions with technology are shaped by global power structures? In an…