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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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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…