The Internet We Want: How Do We Turn the "Techlash" into a Political Movement?

Wednesday, October 31, 2018 - 12:00pm

Speakers: 

Ben Tarnoff

is a tech worker, Guardian columnist, and founding editor of Logic magazine.

Moira Weigel

Author of Labor of Love and co-founder of Logic magazine

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Recently, we've seen a rising tide of public anger at the tech industry for violating our privacy, interfering with our elections, and promoting far-right conspiracism—among other things. How can we channel the popular energy that the "techlash" has unleashed towards meaningful and sustained political action? With the midterm elections approaching, how can we turn the techlash into a bread-and-butter issue that can help progressives tilt the balance of power in Washington? 

For a recent article in the NYTimes about tech workers demanding greater transparency related to their research, go here.

This program is the final program in a 5-part series on the 2018 elections. Coffee, tea and desserts will be provided.

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