Tech determinism & solutionism — the invisible hands in digital experiences

When user privacy meets corporate strategy

“You are not the product; you are the abandoned carcass. The ‘product’ derives from the surplus that is ripped from your life.” — Shoshana Zuboff.

Terms of service agreements, technological determinism, & the myth of tech solutionism

In this blog, I discuss three essential themes that shape our interaction with technology and its implications for the future. Initially, I address the complex landscape of service agreements — terms that often quietly bind us to a narrative of technological fate. This discussion combines personal reflection and academic analysis, leveraging insights from both my previously published works and those yet to be released.

Next, I examine the concept of technological determinism, challenging the widespread belief that technology is the universal remedy for societal issues. This conversation is vital for understanding the forces at play in the creation of these service agreements, leading us toward what seems like an inevitable digital destiny, disguised as false choices — as though we have no…