Summaries of books by Ruha Benjamin:
Race After Technology
Abolitionist Tools for the New Jim Code
Ruha Benjamin
The book examines the intersection of race and technology, highlighting how digital tools and algorithms can perpetuate racial biases and discrimination, a phenomenon termed the "New Jim Code." It explores the social implications of these technologies and advocates for an abolitionist approach to counteract and dismantle these oppressive systems.
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Viral Justice
How We Grow the World We Want
Ruha Benjamin
The book explores the intersection of technology, race, and justice, advocating for a collective approach to creating a more equitable society. It examines the ways in which social systems can be reimagined and restructured to address systemic inequalities and foster a more inclusive future.
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