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A Question of Momentum – Critical Reflections on Individual Options for Surveillance Resistance
journal contribution
posted on 2023-05-18, 06:46 authored by Lee, AJWith the increased visibility of global surveillance systems (such as PRISM) to the public, there have been growing calls for more resistance against surveillance. This article critically engages with the options for resistance suggested by Gary T. Marx (2009), focusing on those that affect the social and material circumstances of individuals, and ignoring the symbolic ones. Through this, the role of technological momentum in global surveillance systems, and the high cost of resistance for individuals are highlighted. I argue that because of the technological momentum and cost of resistance, many options for resistance are problematic for individuals.
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Publication title
TeknokulturaVolume
11Pagination
425-440ISSN
1549-2230Department/School
School of Social SciencesPublisher
Universidad de Puerto Rico Facultad de Ciencias SocialesPlace of publication
Puerto RicoRights statement
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