Unless you’ve been living under a rock for these past few months (and honestly, if you have, I am not judging), you’ll have heard of Cambridge Analytica . These revelations struck a chord with the research we have been conducting over the past few months here at Object-Oriented Subject. Continue reading “Reflections on Cambridge Analytica, #DeleteFacebook et al”
Category: General
Weapons of Math Destruction – Lecture Synopsis
Last November I attended one event connecting to crucial aspects of Object-Oriented Subject’s research, namely the exploration of the relationships of power and control embedded in algorithms. This event was a lecture by Cathy O’Neil in Utrecht, given on the 21st of November. As some interesting insights were gathered during this occasion, especially concerning a data scientist’s perspective on algorithm design and application, I would like to write a synopsis of the most relevant points raised by Cathy O’Neil. Continue reading “Weapons of Math Destruction – Lecture Synopsis”
Soft biopolitics?
During the month of August, furthering my reading of ‘We Are Data’ by John Cheney-Lippold provided me with some very useful concepts that I would like to share. Continue reading “Soft biopolitics?”
Advertising on Facebook and other stories
Following our commitment to keep an active and periodic communication regarding the development of “Object-Oriented Subject”, my first post here in this blog will function as a report of my research notes, insights and intentions during the initial period of this project’s activities. Continue reading “Advertising on Facebook and other stories”