Data as an Instrument of Coloniality

Explore the historical and contemporary implications of data as an instrument of colonialism in this thought-provoking panel discussion. Delve into how technologies like maps, surveys, passport photos, and accounting spreadsheets have been used as tools of colonial control throughout history. Examine how this historical context can shed light on current issues such as algorithmic racial violence, quarantine apps, vaccination disparities, gig economy injustices, and disinformation campaigns. Gain new perspectives on extractivist technologies by viewing them through a 500-year lens of colonial practices. Learn why capitalist production theories may be insufficient to fully understand today's data-driven world. Investigate how data colonialism perpetuates racial, gender, and class inequalities, and discover strategies for resistance inspired by anti-colonial and anti-racist movements. Join experts Miriyam Aouragh, Paula Chakravartty, Nick Couldry, Ulises Mejias, and Alison Powell as they analyze our datafied world through the framework of coloniality and discuss the future of internet governance and the digital commons.

Data as an instrument of coloniality