Hossam Nasr

Hossam Nasr, a former Microsoft software engineer and organizer of No Azure for Apartheid, discusses his dismissal for protesting the company's contracts with the Israeli military. He shares the group's motivations and employee frustrations regarding corporate accountability. The conversation delves into the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, the emotional impact of protests by Microsoft employees, and the ethical implications of technology’s role in international conflicts. Nasr also addresses the challenges of activism within the tech industry amidst censorship and the call for responsible tech practices.

Saima Akhter, a former data analyst at Meta; Hossam Nasr, a former software engineer at Microsoft; and Tariq Ra’ouf, a former tech expert at Apple, discuss their courageous fight against Big Tech's suppression of pro-Palestinian voices. They expose systemic censorship within these companies and the personal repercussions they faced for speaking out. Tariq highlights how pro-Palestinian messages were targeted while harmful rhetoric went unchecked. The trio reflects on the ethical dilemmas of corporate complicity in geopolitical conflicts, emphasizing the urgent need for transparency and advocacy.