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The Wretched of the Screen: Exploring Digital Precarity, Surveillance, and Resistance

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The Wretched of the Screen (e-flux journal Series)

by Spike Bucklow

4.5 out of 5

Language	:	English
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Print length	:	166 pages
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In the digital age, we are increasingly spending our lives online. We work, play, and socialize on the internet, and our personal data is constantly being collected and analyzed. This has created a new set of challenges and opportunities for society, as we navigate the complex and often contradictory realities of digital life.

The Wretched of the Screen Flux Journal Series is a collection of essays that explores the dark side of the digital age. The series examines the ways in which digital technologies can be used to exploit, control, and oppress people. It also highlights the ways in which people are resisting these forces and fighting for a more just and equitable digital world.

Digital Precarity

One of the most pressing issues facing digital workers today is digital precarity. Digital precarity refers to the precarious nature of work in the digital economy. Digital workers often lack job security, benefits, and fair pay. They may also be subject to algorithmic management and surveillance, which can lead to feelings of isolation and exploitation.

The Wretched of the Screen Flux Journal Series explores the experiences of digital workers in a variety of industries, including the gig economy, social media, and online retail. The series highlights the ways in which digital technologies can be used to create and exacerbate inequalities in the workplace.

Surveillance

Another major concern in the digital age is surveillance. Surveillance refers to the systematic collection and analysis of personal data. This data can be used to track our movements, monitor our online activity, and even predict our behavior. Surveillance can be used for legitimate purposes, such as law enforcement and national security. However, it can also be used to control and oppress people, as we have seen in regimes totalitarian states.

The Wretched of the Screen Flux Journal Series examines the ways in which surveillance technologies are being used in the digital age. The series explores the implications of surveillance for privacy, freedom of expression, and democracy.

Resistance

Despite the challenges of digital precarity and surveillance, there are also many people who are fighting for a more just and equitable digital world. The Wretched of the Screen Flux Journal Series highlights the work of activists, organizers, and scholars who are working to resist the forces of exploitation, control, and oppression in the digital age.

The series features essays on topics such as online harassment, internet addiction, and social media activism. These essays provide a valuable window into the ways in which people are resisting the negative effects of digital technologies and working to create a more positive and inclusive digital future.

The Wretched of the Screen Flux Journal Series is an essential read for anyone who wants to understand the challenges and opportunities of the digital age. The series provides a critical analysis of the ways in which digital technologies can be used to exploit, control, and oppress people. It also highlights the ways in which people are resisting these forces and fighting for a more just and equitable digital world.

The Wretched of the Screen (e-flux journal Series)

by Spike Bucklow

4.5 out of 5