chadkoh reviewed Disruptive power by Taylor Owen (Oxford studies in digital politics)
"Anonymous. WikiLeaks. The Syrian Electronic Army. Edward Snowden. Bitcoin. The Arab Spring. Digital communication technologies …
Review of 'Disruptive power' on 'Goodreads'
3 stars
2.5 rounded to 3.
From the book:
Coupled with the power that is derived by the state’s increasing sophistication in this space — whether through automation, biometrics, or the new forms of social control and the violence they enable — there is reason to question the narrative of empowerment that has been explored throughout this book.
Emphasis added. This quote comes from page 184 (of 210). That is 88% of the way into the book. It reflects my frustration with this book, as I spent much of my time questioning the "narrative of empowerment."
Full review here: chadkohalyk.com/2015/08/04/a-slim-crisis/