Your Computer Is on Fire

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Your Computer Is on Fire dismantles the myth that technology is a neutral force for progress. This collection of essays from leading scholars reveals how social biases, environmental costs, and political power are deeply embedded in our digital infrastructure. Instead of viewing glitches as temporary errors, the authors argue that inequality and marginalization are fundamental features of the sys…

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Social Commentary Computers Politics Nonfiction Kavita Philip Thomas S. Mullaney book Essays Sociology Artificial Intelligence Technology Benjamin Peters Society Science Marie Hicks

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