Ulises Ali Mejias
Scholar of information and media studies whose work examines infrastructure, data extraction and coloniality; co-author of The Costs of Connection and co-presenter in this episode.
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May 14, 2024 • 60min
Data grab: the new colonialism of big tech and how to fight back
Professors Mejias and Couldry discuss data colonialism, drawing parallels between historic and modern exploitation. They emphasize the importance of collective action, resistance, and decolonizing data to combat the influence of big tech companies
Jul 9, 2019 • 1h 39min
The Costs of Connection
In this engaging discussion, Nick Couldry, a sociologist and media theorist, and Ulises Mejias, an expert in information studies, unveil the troubling concept of data colonialism from their book, The Costs of Connection. They explore how our modern conveniences come with hidden costs, as personal data is harvested for profit. The duo draws parallels between historical colonialism and today's data extraction practices, warning of a new social order shaped by corporate interests. They also propose ways to resist this insidious trend through collective knowledge and action.
