Chinese Rappers Challenge the Surveillance State

Image by Andreas Lischka from Pixabay

With the growth of surveillance technologies and the corresponding growth of surveillance practices, there is mounting concern and resistance from various quarters. The arts community has a long history of participating in and at times leading the struggle for individual freedom and human dignity so it is not surprising that they have been involved in efforts to protest the surveillance movement.

The Atlantic recently featured this documentary on the resistance to surveillance by the Chinese rap community. Be sure to check out the comments on this video (and the translation) on Youtube.

https://youtu.be/DLHmo95OD9g
Trapped in a City of a Thousand Mountains directed by David Verbeek

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