Team Human Edward Ongweso Jr
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Apr 16, 2025 
Edward Ongweso Jr., a Senior Researcher at Security in Context and co-host of This Machine Kills, dives into the political economy of technology. He addresses the rise of surveillance culture and its impact on marginalized communities. Ongweso critiques libertarian ideals while advocating for community engagement and mutual aid. He also explores the pitfalls of cryptocurrency and its effects on human relationships. With insights into journalism and politics, he emphasizes the need for collaborative approaches to societal challenges.
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Handshake Deal Sponsorship
- Douglas Rushkoff shared a personal story about securing a podcast sponsor through a handshake deal without contracts or lawyers.
- This human-to-human agreement exemplifies a more pro-human business approach he's advocating.
Tech Mirrors Political Power
- Technologies reflect the political systems and interests of dominant powers like the U.S., focusing on surveillance and control.
- This tech development sustains monopolies, suppresses dissent, and fuels geopolitical competition.
Anti-Democratic Tech Visions
- Powerful players shape tech investment to fit anti-democratic, exclusionary visions preserving capitalism's profit margins.
- Surveillance companies like Palantir enable state control, deportation, and assassination aligned with reactionary interests.
