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Wendy Chun's "Software and Memory" (Part 2 of 2)

Theory & Philosophy

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Navigating the Illusion of Digital Freedom

This chapter examines the complex interplay between software design, user interfaces, and human experience, highlighting the illusion of limitless options against the backdrop of user restrictions. It connects these ideas to historical shifts in technology, neoliberalism, and the evolving nature of human identity in a digital age.

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