Laila Shereen Sakr

Laila Shereen Sakr discusses her book 'Arabic Glitch: Technoculture, Data Bodies, and Archives' which explores the influence of programming technology on social movements. She analyzes tweets, posts, and blogs to describe the political culture of social media. The podcast also explores the concept of Arabic glitch as a tool for political activism and revolutionary change. It delves into the challenges of integrating multiple languages into computer systems and discusses the impact of techies in the Arab uprisings.

Laila Shereen Sakr discusses her book on Arabic glitch and its impact on digital activism during the Arab uprisings. The speaker explores glitch aesthetics, the coexistence of artist and scholar identities, and the significance of activism in society. They also highlight challenges faced during the research process and future projects including Arabic glitch archiving and a video game series.