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Podcast: Future-Focused with Christopher Lind
Episode: Digital Experience & Real-World Change: Unpacking Racism in the Tech Era with Prof. Rob Eschmann
Description: I recently had the opportunity to chat with Rob Eschmann, Associate Professor at Columbia University and the esteemed author of "When the Hood Comes Off: Racism and Resistance in the Digital Era."
Our discussion delved into the intricate intersections of technology, activism, and personal ideologies. We explored how technology is shedding light on the prevailing state of racism in society and the transformative role of social media in empowering grassroots movements for change. We also talked about the complexity and resistance to change, even when faced with new information or concrete data.
I invite you to join us as...