Abstract

In idiosyncratic domain of the networked machines - the Stack that populate our environment and reality, new form of global governance arise - Cloud State or Cloud Feudalism (as one layer of the Stack), as Benjamin Bratton notices. This new, almost sovereign state issues new IDs (Google ID, Apple ID) that grant access to the new sociopolitical body - User to use its infrastructure services in exchange for User’s attention. As Jonathan Crary underlines, this technological dystopia demands User’s, attention 24/7, thus transforming homo economicus into global User caught up in closed cycle of relentless rhythm of technological production and consumption, entertaining itself to death in this digital heterotopia. Is there a possibility to get out of this magic cycle, or at least rest? This paper explores artistic, design, architectural, or other ways of scratching out tabula plenus of the global cloud feudalism.

Presenters

Milena Popov
Faculty, Media, Culture and Communication Dept. at Steinhardt, NYU and Art & Music Dept. and Environmental Justice and Sustainability Program at John Jay College of Criminal Justice, CUNY, New York University and The City University of New York, New York, United States

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Presentation Type

Paper Presentation in a Themed Session

Theme

2019 Special Focus: The Social Impact of AI: Policies and New Governance Models for Social Change

KEYWORDS

Cloud Art User

Digital Media

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