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Matt Mahmoudi
Assistant professor at Cambridge University, focusing on the intersection of technology, migration, and racial capitalism. Author of "Migrants in the Digital Periphery: New Urban Frontiers of Control."
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Mar 23, 2025
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Matt Mahmoudi, "Migrants in the Digital Periphery: New Urban Frontiers of Control" (U California Press, 2025)
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In this engaging discussion, Matt Mahmoudi, an assistant professor at Cambridge University, delves into the intersection of technology, migration, and racial capitalism. He critiques how tech companies bolster surveillance at Europe's borders while undermining the autonomy of migrant communities. Mahmoudi highlights grassroots initiatives by Syrian women in Berlin to combat misinformation and reveals the darker role of data brokers in tracking immigrant activities. The conversation emphasizes the urgent need to rethink technology's impact on marginalized populations and advocates for community-driven resistance.
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