The Myth of Neutrality: When Tech Becomes Political
summary
The talk examines how digital infrastructure is politically charged by showing that over 70% of the French web relies on U.S. services used even by government, banks and hospitals, and asks what would happen if those providers restricted access, raised prices, or weaponized their platforms. It argues that technology is never neutral, links everyday technical choices to real-world consequences, and outlines ways developers can change practices to increase their political and societal impact.
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chapters (8)
- 0:00European Sputnik effect
- 3:53Tech isn't neutral
- 10:11Politics in tech choices
- 16:29Tech and ideologies
- 23:26Tech dependence and EU sovereignty
- 34:12European alternatives and optimism
- 36:39Individual and professional actions
- 41:37Our responsibility
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