Focusing on the digital realm, this book examines the re-appropriation and transformation of the concept of the iconic in online spaces. It delves into the implications of these changes for humanity and society, highlighting how digital culture reshapes our understanding of significance and representation. Through critical perspectives, it invites readers to consider the broader effects of the iconic in a digital context.
Exploring the intersection of capitalism and technology, this book examines how the concept of the 'posthuman' shapes the data economy. It critiques the ways capitalist agendas are expressed in online spaces, highlighting the implications for identity, labor, and society. Through a critical lens, it delves into the impact of digital advancements on human experience and economic structures, offering insights into the evolving nature of capitalism in a posthuman context.
The book explores the challenging political landscape and societal attitudes towards refugees and migrants in the UK and Europe, focusing on themes of visceral and racial denigration. It examines how these hostile environments have shaped public responses and policies, highlighting the complexities and implications of migration in contemporary society.