(near) near but — far: A Closing Conversation examines how technology shapes solidarity networks in our digitally mediated world. This closing discussion brings together practitioners Asia Bazdyrieva, சிந்துஜன் வரதராஜா (Sinthujan Varatharajah), مشترى هلال (Moshtari Hilal), Jas Rault, TL Cowan, Luiza Prado, and Ali El-Darsa, each of whom have developed innovative approaches to building political alliances both despite and through technological systems.
The conversation probes why certain struggles generate broader solidarity movements while others remain isolated, examining racial, economic, and structural factors that influence these dynamics. Through sharing lived experiences and practical strategies, participants reveal how racist structures shape solidarity discourse while demonstrating methods for subverting these systems to establish new forms of connection.
Together, the speakers will explore how to cultivate meaningful solidarity that acknowledges both proximity and distance. The discussion ultimately points toward alternative frameworks for understanding and practicing collective action, offering insights into how technological obstacles can be transformed into catalysts for connection and mutual support.
