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Tech(no)fixes Beware: Spotting Digital Solutions as Distractions from Social Change

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Explore the concept of "tech(no)fixes" and their impact on addressing global challenges in this 45-minute conference talk from the 37C3 event. Examine how technological solutions are often presented as replacements for necessary social and political changes, particularly in the context of climate catastrophe and global injustice. Learn to identify and critically analyze examples of tech fictions that may act as "change placebos," potentially hindering real progress. Discover a simple method for spotting tech(no)fixes and understand the importance of designing technological use cases that consider social conditions and limitations. Gain insights into creating more effective debates around sustainability-assisting technologies and their implementation. Join speakers Friederike Hildebrandt and Rainer Rehak as they delve into this crucial topic at the intersection of technology, sustainability, and social change.

Syllabus

37C3 - Tech(no)fixes beware!

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