| 17 Jun 2021 | 12:00pm - 2:00pm | Online | |
- Description
- Programme
- Call for provocations
Description
Every day, consumers around the world utilise digital technology with unprecedented convenience, but at what environmental cost?
The Minderoo Centre for Technology and Democracy is examining the environmental impact of digital technology to acquire and disseminate an informed, independent assessment of the planetary consequences of the industry's continued rate of expansion.
Using the resources of leading academic research, we want to expose the tremendous environmental impact of our relationship with digital technology. For example, what is the carbon footprint of a Google search? What are the real-world ramifications for our communities and our planet of the click-to-delivery process of an Amazon order? How does tech ‘progress’ drive planned obsolescence in the smartphone market?
Call for provocations – Technology and the Environment workshop –17 June – 12:00 BST (19:00 AWST/7:00 EDT)
The Minderoo Centre for Technology and Democracy is calling for participants to provide provocations for a workshop to further explore the ‘cost of convenience’ and the opaque impact that digital technology has on the environment.
The workshop aims to provide a forum for emerging researchers to enter into speculation, critique, exchange, and dialogue on the topic. Although it is primarily aimed at international academic researchers and PhD students, the workshop is also open to journalists, tech workers and those pursuing research outside an academic context.
Apply now by email – Technology and the Environment workshop
Applicants are asked to produce a 150-word provocation on a topic across the environmental impact of technology/the political economy of the environment/technology nexus, that they would like to discuss at the workshop.
There is no set format for the 150-word provocation.
We just ask for bold, exploratory questions that will lead to further discussion on the opaque impact that technology has on the environment
To submit your application or to ask any questions, please email: minderoo@crassh.cam.ac.uk
Applications are accepted until May 15.
Programme
| Workshop Details | Prior to the workshop, participants are asked to produce a 150-word provocation on a topic across the environmental impact of technology/the political economy of the environment/technology nexus, that they would like to discuss at the workshop.. The workshop itself will take place online, with presentations, discussions, and practical exercises. Participants are asked to produce a 3-minute provocation to encourage discussion at the workshop After the workshop and building on peer feedback, participants will be asked to write a 500 word version of their presentation for publication online on our blog. The workshop is free but we cannot cover travel or other costs, which are expected to be met by participants or their institutions. |
| Important Dates | – Submission of application, with 150 word summary of why you would like to participate: Deadline: May 15 2021 – Notification of acceptance: June 1 2021 – Online workshop: June 17 2021 – 12:00 BST (19:00 AWST/7:00 EDT) |
| Workshop Venue | Online – details to follow |
| Apply now by email | Applicants are asked to produce a 150-word provocation on a topic across the environmental impact of technology/the political economy of the environment/technology nexus, that they would like to discuss at the workshop. Please submit your application by May 15 to: minderoo@crassh.cam.ac.uk |
Call for provocations
Call for provocations – Technology and the Environment workshop –17 June – 12:00 BST (19:00 AWST/7:00 EDT)
The Minderoo Centre for Technology and Democracy is calling for participants to provide provocations for a workshop to further explore the ‘cost of convenience’ and the opaque impact that digital technology has on the environment.
The workshop aims to provide a forum for emerging researchers to enter into speculation, critique, exchange, and dialogue on the topic. Although it is primarily aimed at international PhD researchers, the workshop is also open to journalists, tech workers and those pursuing research outside an academic context.
Apply now by email – Technology and the Environment workshop
Applicants are asked to produce a 150-word provocation on a topic across the environmental impact of technology/the political economy of the environment/technology nexus, that they would like to discuss at the workshop.
To submit your application or to ask any questions, please email: minderoo@crassh.cam.ac.uk
Applications are accepted until May 15.
