Pierre Sel
I'm a PhD student at the University of Vienna, specialist of China's digital transformation. I work on the Social Credit System and more generally the development and use of the information technology for government purpose. I previously worked at the French Embassy in China as a technology researcher. I am the co-founder of EastIsRed, a China focused advisory company.
Sessions
05-31
11:00
25min
The Myth of Social Credit : China, social sorting and cybernetics
Pierre Sel
Did China really invent automated surveillance ? Is Social Credit the epitome of digital panopticon envisioned in Black Mirror ? What's behind the hype ?
Solarpunk Visions
Root Stage
06-01
13:00
55min
Mass surveillance, digital freedom and cyber security
Martin Warnke, Hyun-Joo Lim, Dr. Giulio Corsi, Pierre Sel
In an era where digital landscapes shape our daily lives and power structures, the discourse surrounding mass surveillance, digital freedom, and cyber security has never been more critical.
Societal Challenges
Root Stage