Mar 17, 2021 | Uncategorized
If we are to think of alternatives to the heedless, vampire-like drive of technology capitalism, there are examples from history that are worthy of consideration. In looking back we should not dwell on the elites, who tend to dominate the social and cultural life of...
Nov 12, 2020 | Uncategorized
This election has come at a critical moment for the elite of Silicon Valley. In July, the CEOs of the big four tech companies gave evidence before the House Judiciary Committee investigating breaches of antitrust law. Since then, the Committee released their 449 page...
Sep 29, 2020 | Events, Featured
Every fortnight, I have a chat with Dan and Peter about all the latest issues in the tech world. You can check out our calendar and find past talks here: https://australiaathome.com.au/
Mar 23, 2020 | Uncategorized
It’s a tragedy to lose someone prematurely, and it’s particularly painful when that person has been such an active and committed member of the digital rights community. I met Peter Tonoli over a decade ago, and throughout that time, he was a constant...
Feb 18, 2020 | Uncategorized
I recently returned from a tour across four cities in the US, with eight events. First up was LA, at the beautiful Honor Fraser Gallery in Culver City. It’s a beautiful space, and with a current exhibition focusing on technology. Next stop was San Francisco,...
Jul 1, 2019 | Uncategorized
After being released internationally a few weeks ago, my new book, Future Histories, goes on sale in Australian bookstores today! Scott Ludlam had the following kind things to say about it: “There has never been a better time to pull the politics of platform...
Jun 15, 2019 | Uncategorized
I was honoured to be named as a Human Rights Hero by Access Now and received the award from the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Michelle Bachelet. See https://www.accessnow.org/heroes-villains-awards/ This is an edited version of my acceptance speech. I also...
Jun 4, 2019 | Uncategorized
There is an augmented reality easter egg artwork in my new book, Future Histories. It’s is by Melbourne based artist Marc-O-Matic. You will need to download an app called Moving Marvels on iTunes or Google Play. You can purchase the book here...
May 20, 2019 | Uncategorized
Climate activist Greta Thunberg recently declared that her generation’s future had been ‘stolen’ so that ‘a small number of people could make unimaginable amounts of money.’ Rather than acting on the impending reality of climate...
May 18, 2019 | Uncategorized
The rhetoric at Facebook – the most significant social media platform in the world – is changing. In 2010, Mark Zuckerberg claimed that privacy was no longer a ‘social norm.’ Today, the same man is now spruiking the line that ‘the future...
May 14, 2019 | Uncategorized
Today, my book Future Histories is published internationally by Verso. I would love to know what you think! When we talk about technology we always talk about the future—which makes it hard to figure out how to get there. In Future Histories, I argue that we need to...
