Alternative Futures of the Paris Commune

Alternative Futures of the Paris Commune

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...
Regulators! Stand Back

Regulators! Stand Back

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...
Vale Peter Tonoli

Vale Peter Tonoli

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...
US tour

US tour

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,...
US Tour Dates

US Tour Dates

Friends in the United States, I am looking forward to seeing you soon! Here is a list of upcoming tour dates. Please register and come and say hello: Honor Fraser Gallery, Culver City (LA) 1/24 : http://www.honorfraser.com/?s=upcoming&eid=170 Green Apple Books...
Future Histories – now available in Australia

Future Histories – now available in Australia

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...
A guide for defending encryption

A guide for defending encryption

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...
Publication Day

Publication Day

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...