Heyman Center, 2nd Floor Common Room
The Society of Fellows and Heyman Center for the Humanities
Institute for Comparative Literature and Society (ICLS)
More details and registration to come
The symposium Techno-Fascism: Past and Present will explore the convergence of far-right ideologies, authoritarian politics, and digital technologies. As algorithmic governance, social media influencers, and AI-driven propaganda reshape political power, this conference examines how digital tools are used to reinforce exclusionary nationalisms, gender and racial hierarchies, and anti-democratic regimes. Bringing together scholars and media practitioners, it offers a critical space to reflect on historical precedents, contemporary resistance, and the future of media, technology, and political struggle.
Confirmed Speakers:
Fred Turner
Harry and Norman Chandler Professor of Communication
Stanford University
Adrienne Massanari
Associate Professor Communication Studies
American University
Kathleen Blee
Distinguished Professor of Sociology
University of Pittsburgh
Camille Robics
Professor of History and French
Columbia University
Nathan Schneider
Associate Professor of Media Studies
University of Colorado Boulder
Rianka Singh
Assistant Professor in the Department of Communication and Media Studies
York University
Marc Steinberg
Professor of Cinema and Director of The Platform Lab
Concordia University
Paulo Blikstein
Associate Professor of Communications, Media and Learning Technologies Design
Columbia Teachers’ College
