Claiming Digital Spaces

In this episode, artist, writer, educator and activist Alistair Gentry talks about the relevance of storytelling, language and creative tech in framing climate issues in a way that inspires meaningful action. We’ll be delving into emerging technologies and how they are influencing the creative landscape, and opening up new opportunities for engagement and activism while also unpacking the challenges and considerations for using these technologies ethically and responsibly.

Alistair Gentry

Alistair is an artist, writer, producer and educator in creative writing, performance, live and participatory art. He has been an activist in artists’ livelihoods and wellbeing for about 15 years, with particular focus on LGBTQ+, disabled, low income background and self-taught artists and leaders. He has collaborated extensively with scientists and technologists, particularly in the social sciences. Alistair is an alumnus of CCL UK (2023).

Links and references:
Tim Berners-Lee - https://home.web.cern.ch/science/computing/birth-webDoxBox trustbot - https://culture.theodi.org/doxbox/
Bank Job and Power - https://twitter.com/bankjobpictures?lang=en

How dirty is your data? - https://www.greenpeace.org/usa/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/dirty-data-report-greenpeace.pdf

Open Data Institute - https://theodi.org/