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Exposing Systems of Power and Injustice: Digitale Gesellschaft 38

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Digitale Gesellschaft 38 was a conference that brought together activists, researchers, and policymakers to discuss the role of technology in social and political change. This year's conference focused on exposing systems of power and injustice.

Whistleblowing for Change: Exposing Systems of Power and Injustice (Digitale Gesellschaft 38)

Whistleblowing for Change: Exposing Systems of Power and Injustice (Digitale Gesellschaft Book 38)

by Joe Khamisi

4.3 out of 5

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The conference was organized by the Digitale Gesellschaft, a German non-profit organization that promotes the use of technology for social good. The conference was held in Berlin, Germany, from September 26-28, 2019.

The conference featured a variety of speakers, including:

Edward Snowden, former NSA contractor and whistleblower
Chelsea Manning, former US soldier and whistleblower
Julian Assange, founder of WikiLeaks
Laura Poitras, documentary filmmaker
Cory Doctorow, science fiction author and activist

The speakers discussed a wide range of topics, including:

The role of technology in surveillance and censorship
The use of technology to promote hate speech and discrimination
The impact of technology on democracy and elections
The potential of technology to create a more just and equitable world

The conference was a success, with over 1,000 attendees from around the world. The conference helped to raise awareness of the role of technology in social and political change, and it inspired attendees to take action to create a more just and equitable world.

Exposing Systems of Power and Injustice

One of the main themes of Digitale Gesellschaft 38 was the need to expose systems of power and injustice. The speakers discussed how technology is often used to maintain these systems, and they called for activists to use technology to challenge them.

For example, Edward Snowden spoke about how the NSA has been using technology to spy on American citizens without their knowledge or consent. He said that this surveillance is a violation of our privacy and our civil liberties.

Chelsea Manning spoke about how she leaked classified documents to WikiLeaks in order to expose war crimes committed by the US military. She said that she did this because she believed that the public had a right to know the truth about what was happening in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Julian Assange spoke about how WikiLeaks has been publishing classified documents to expose corruption and wrongng by governments and corporations. He said that WikiLeaks is a force for good in the world, and that it has helped to make the world a more transparent and accountable place.

These are just a few examples of how technology can be used to expose systems of power and injustice. The speakers at Digitale Gesellschaft 38 called for activists to use technology to challenge these systems and to create a more just and equitable world.

The Role of Technology in Social and Political Change

The conference also explored the role of technology in social and political change. The speakers discussed how technology can be used to empower activists, to connect people across borders, and to spread information.

For example, Cory Doctorow spoke about how the internet has made it possible for activists to organize and communicate more effectively. He said that the internet has been a powerful tool for social change, and that it will continue to play a vital role in the future.

Laura Poitras spoke about how documentary filmmaking can be used to expose injustice and to hold governments accountable. She said that documentary filmmaking is a powerful way to tell stories that would otherwise go untold.

These are just a few examples of how technology can be used to promote social and political change. The speakers at Digitale Gesellschaft 38 believe that technology has the potential to make the world a more just and equitable place.

Digitale Gesellschaft 38 was a success, with over 1,000 attendees from around the world. The conference helped to raise awareness of the role of technology in social and political change, and it inspired attendees to take action to create a more just and equitable world.

The speakers at the conference called for activists to use technology to expose systems of power and injustice, to empower activists, to connect people across borders, and to spread information. They believe that technology has the potential to make the world a better place, and they urged attendees to use it to make a difference.

Whistleblowing for Change: Exposing Systems of Power and Injustice (Digitale Gesellschaft Book 38)

by Joe Khamisi

4.3 out of 5