Painting Tech Dystopia- How the West Tells Itself Fairytales About Asia - And Believes They Are Real

Explore the misconceptions and myths surrounding technology use in Asia in this thought-provoking conference talk. Delve into common narratives about electronic contact tracing, social credit systems, and surveillance in Asian countries, examining their origins and the dangers of perpetuating these inaccurate beliefs. Learn to critically analyze media portrayals of Asian tech practices, understand the impact of these misconceptions on Western tech discourse, and gain tools for more accurate interpretation of global technological developments. Discover the complexities of fieldwork in China, propaganda challenges, and the importance of nuanced understanding in cross-cultural technology discussions.

Intro
Welcome
Electronic Contact Tracing Examples
China Social Credit System
The Messy Truth
Racism
Imaginary Problems
Learning from Asia
We are not China
Chinese Propaganda
What now
How to read news
Conclusion
Counterexamples
Questions
Sources
Post talk
Challenges of fieldwork in China
Propaganda