New media, online activism and digital development depend on information and communication technologies (ICTs) that are interconnected with power dynamics and structural inequalities in society. ”Technology mirrors realities in society” (O’Donnell and Sweetman, 2018, p.227), and is used in power …
In my previous post, I said I would talk about power politics and (de)colonization and how my initial awe at such an incredible humanitarian feat turned into disappointment with the official ‘development industry’ after experiencing it firsthand. So, here we …
Hello and welcome to my first post! Or should I call it a decolonization rant? Honestly, I have a problem with all these new ideologies sweeping across the West, or as Themrise Khan says, this ‘need to “decolonize” virtually everything …
In a pod interview with the graphic designer and educator, Tove Martens, we discuss how to reach a more responsible and sustainable design. We address problems regarding conventional education in general and design academia in particular, and we examine the …
A few key concepts on digital activism Hashtag activism is the act of supporting a cause via social media, a growing phenomenon that does not require more from the netizens than posting, “sharing”, “liking” or “retweeting”. A growing but not …
I want your help. Please read the following and contribute to my future podcast. Soon I will start recording a podcast interview about ”Decolonizing Design: Towards A More Responsible and Sustainable Design”. I will interview Tove Martens, who is a …
I am currently working on some future blog posts, where I seek to explore the complexity, duality and contradictions regarding new media politics, data journalism, and connectivity for development. Just a few steps into the analysis, it becomes evident how …
