E57 - Technology as a Weapon of Empire w/ Kevin Klyman

Danny and Derek welcome Kevin Klyman, researcher at Harvard University’s Belfer Center, to discuss science, technology, and US imperialism. The discussion covers vaccine diplomacy/colonialism, digital democracy and authoritarianism, the role of Big Tech, the Declaration for the Future of the Internet, the Chips and Science Act, and more.Check out Kevin’s (Twitter handle @kevin_klyman) work discussed in the episode:* “Biden's Campaign for ‘Digital Democracy’ is Really a Giveaway to Big Tech” (Jacobin)* “Biden's Successor to TPP is a Boon for Big Tech (The American Prospect)* “Vaccine Apartheid has Reinforced US Empire” (Jacobin)* “High-Tech Pandemic Solutions Don't Save Lives. They Just Boost Profits (Jacobin) This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.americanprestigepod.com