Through to Thriving: Protecting Our Privacy with Chris Gilliard

This anthology, edited by Sheree Renée Thomas, features a collection of 29 fictional short stories and novel excerpts, along with five non-fiction essays. It showcases the work of various African-American writers in the science fiction, fantasy, and speculative fiction genres, highlighting their contributions and the diversity within these genres. The book includes works by notable authors such as W.E. B. DuBois, Octavia Butler, and Honorée Fanonne Jeffers, among others, and addresses themes of race, inequality, and societal issues through speculative fiction.

In 'Luxury Surveillance,' Chris Gilliard explores the concept of luxury surveillance, where high-end devices such as Apple Watches, Fitbits, and smart home devices like Ring doorbells and Amazon Halo Rise, are voluntarily adopted by consumers. This form of surveillance is contrasted with imposed surveillance, highlighting how the former can normalize and justify the latter, particularly affecting marginalized communities. The book delves into the intersections of race, class, and technology, and how these devices contribute to a broader surveillance society that disproportionately impacts certain groups.