Kate Crawford and Vladan Joler have launched a new project, 'Calculating Empires', which serves as a critical analysis of technology and power spanning 500 years of Western history. Displayed at the LABoral Center in Spain, this project aims to explore the interplay between advancements in technology and imperialism, highlighting figures like Donald Trump and Elon Musk as modern embodiments of these historical forces. This work is part of a broader exhibition that endeavors to provide insights into the governance of AI and the socio-political landscapes shaped by technological development.
The project, Calculating Empires, functions as a Rosetta Stone to interpret 500 years of Western imperialism and its modern manifestations under leaders like Trump and Musk.
Crawford’s work captures a visual overview of how technologies have historically facilitated expansion and conquest, offering a critical lens on contemporary power dynamics.
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