Cristina Plamadeala
Academic with a joint PhD (Concordia University and EHESS) specializing in victim and perpetrator studies, transitional justice, surveillance studies, and moral philosophy; author of Dossierveillance, Collaboration, and Fear in Society (Routledge, 2025).
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Oct 23, 2025 • 29min
Cristina Plamadeala, "Dossierveillance, Collaboration, and Fear in Society: The Saga of a Journey Through the Securitate Archives and Beyond" (Routledge, 2025)
Cristina Plamadeala, a scholar specializing in surveillance and transitional justice, delves into her groundbreaking book, exploring the haunting world of Romania's Securitate archives. She reveals how 'dossierveillance'—the pervasive fear stemming from surveillance files—shaped everyday life under Nicolae Ceauşescu. Cristina connects historical abuses to modern surveillance, emphasizing the complex interplay of victim and perpetrator roles. She reflects on personal motivations behind her research, illustrating the lasting impact of past regimes on contemporary society.
Oct 22, 2025 • 29min
Cristina Plamadeala, "Dossierveillance, Collaboration, and Fear in Society: The Saga of a Journey Through the Securitate Archives and Beyond" (Routledge, 2025)
Cristina Plamadeala, an academic specializing in victim and perpetrator studies, delves into Romania's Securitate archives and the cultural history of surveillance. She introduces the concept of 'dossierveillance,' illustrating how the ever-present fear of surveillance shaped daily Romanian life under communism. Cristina explores psychography, revealing how personal vulnerabilities fueled informant recruitment. Discussing the complexities of collaboration, she highlights the normalcy of complying with oppressive regimes, urging a nuanced understanding of historical context in today’s judgments.
