Setha Low
Professor of psychology, anthropology, earth and environmental sciences, and women's and gender studies at the CUNY Graduate Center. She is the co-author of 'Trapped: Life Under Security Capitalism and How to Escape It'.
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May 29, 2025 • 54min
Safe at home – who profits when you’re afraid of your neighbours?
Mark Maguire, an anthropology professor at Maynooth University, and Setha Low, a psychology and anthropology expert at CUNY, join sociologist Alex Vitale to discuss the troubling rise of 'security capitalism.' They explore how our fear of crime drives consumer behavior, creating a paradox where perceived safety yields increased anxiety and isolation, particularly in gated communities. The conversation questions the effectiveness of surveillance technologies and advocates for community-led safety solutions that foster social solidarity, dispelling the notion that more security equals less fear.
May 9, 2021 • 1h 1min
198.ENG. Why Public Space Matters - Setha Low
Setha Low, Director of the Public Space Research Group, discusses the impact of COVID-19 on social justice and public space. She reflects on her unconventional career path and the intersection of design and social sciences. Low emphasizes the importance of public spaces for health and well-being, challenges the concept of smart public spaces, and emphasizes the need for socially just public spaces. She also explores the significance of public spaces as infrastructure for societal well-being and urges listeners to contribute to their local public spaces.
