Unplug technofascism – Belgian activists are planning to occupy a datacenter
Belgian activists are planning to occupy a datacenter as part of their campaign against what they term 'technofascism.' They argue that mainstream digital technologies pose significant threats to human rights, democracy, and the environment. The activists emphasize the need for immediate action to challenge the destructive impact of the tech industry on society and the planet.
- ▪Code Rouge is organizing a protest against the negative impacts of big tech companies.
- ▪The tech industry is linked to military violence and authoritarian repression.
- ▪Digital technologies are contributing to ecological damage and social alienation.
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Why take action? Unplug Technofascism! Mainstreamed digital technologies and the forces behind them are a direct threat to our planet, our lives and our dignity. As citizens around the world observe with apprehension how our fundamental rights, democracies and natural ecosystems are eroded by big tech companies and complicit governments, Code Rouge is joining the fight against technofascism. Another technology is possible, but we must act NOW. Our future is being decided as you read these lines. The tech industry is destroying human lives The tech industry is deeply embedded within the military-industrial complex, and stands shoulder to shoulder with states engaged in imperialist violence.
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