Report from the Autonomous Infrastructures As Feminist Practices gathering

I won't share extensive notes here about the Femhack gathering on Autonomous Infrastructures as Feminist Practices, because I contributed to the more detailed piratepad notes. You can also read a shorter report on the gathering on the Femhack wiki. It was an interesting event which drew some important connections between feminist hacking practices, anti-capitalism, and … Continue reading Report from the Autonomous Infrastructures As Feminist Practices gathering →

On (re)reading bell hooks

I've been trying, lately, to fill the terrible holes in my knowledge that were left by my degree. I studied political science and international relations at a pretty conservative department. This has given me a strong grounding in stuff like, 'classical liberal thinkers who happen to be mostly white men (and Mary Wollestonecraft for 'diversity') … Continue reading On (re)reading bell hooks →

Opening ‘open’: why I donated to The Ada Initiative

Open technology and open culture is important to me. Free and open source software is vital to my research work, and as a researcher and an educator, I do what I can to support open access to important materials. Open culture and technology help support a more equal society, making key tools and information available … Continue reading Opening ‘open’: why I donated to The Ada Initiative →