Informit article: Mr Robot or critical engineering?

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Arena Magazine no. 140

Nicolas Hausdorf

Feb 2016

Abstract:

The popular US network series Mr Robot, and critical engineering, a techno-philo – sophical approach taken by Julian Oliver, Gordan Savicic and Danja Vasiliev, illustrate two faces and products of contemporary cyber-culture. An investigation and critical analysis of both faces can provide helpful lessons for creating cultural immune systems to help us find meaningful ways of navigating our digital-political future.

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