Tiny Panda Quotes
Trevor Paglen is a renowned American artist, geographer, and author, celebrated for his pioneering work that intersects art, science, and technology. Born in 1974 in Camp Springs, Maryland, he earned his Ph.D. in Geography, which deeply informs his explorations of surveillance, data, and the hidden political implications of technology. Paglen's art invites viewers to confront the invisible systems shaping our world, using photography and installation to reveal the often unseen workings of government and corporate power. His legacy lies in provoking critical dialogue about privacy, power, and the future of human society.
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"The Internet was supposed to be the greatest tool of global communications and means of sharing knowledge in human history. And it is. But it has also become the most effective instrument of mass surveillance and potentially one of the greatest instruments of totalitarianism in the history of the world."
Trevor Paglen