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<nettime-ann> INVITATION 18th of April Cyberasia Part 2: Asian Cyberfundamentalism
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- From: Floor van Spaendonck <floor@waag.org>
- Date: Wed, 12 Apr 2006 11:07:03 +0200
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INVITATION
ASiA, IIAS, Leiden University and Waag Society organize
Cyberasia Part 2: Asian Cyberfundamentalism
Tuesday April 18, 20.00 – 22.00 hrs
Waag Society, Nieuwmarkt 4, Amsterdam
Entrance: free
Language: English
Livestream: http://connect.waag.org
The Dutch National Bureau for Intelligence and Security (AIVD) has
recently declared the Internet to be a major force behind the
emergence of religious fundamentalism in society, and indeed, radical
religious groups around the globe eagerly employ new technologies to
recruit new members, advocate their views and attack perceived
enemies. Is this caused by, or at odds with, the perceived open and
liberating character of the Internet? Is the AIVD’s anxiety towards
the Internet perhaps rooted in an official dystopian view of new
technologies as media that proliferate messages in an uncontrollable
fashion? Of course, counterforces emerge as well, so is the medium
itself of particular importance? Does the Internet change religion,
and religion change the Internet? Starting from case studies of the
fervent use that Hindu and Muslim fundamentalists make of the
Internet, Asian Cyberfundamentalism focuses on these developments.
Indian Internet activist Harsh Kapoor, Malyasian political scientist,
academic and human rights activist Farish Noor and Dutch
anthropologist of religion Peter van der Veer will discuss the
fundamentalist uses of cyberspace and search for possible
counterforces. This evening is moderated by Patricia Spyer from
Leiden University and will present a unique view on the religious
uses of the Internet, and provides a platform to discuss possible
tactics of resistance, either online or offline.
Cyberasia is a series of three seminars that brings together Asian
activists, academics and industry pioneers to reflect on contemporary
political, religious and playful uses of new technologies. Together,
they showcase the current state of Internet affairs in Asia, opening
up a unique meeting ground beyond the “Western” world. The previous
seminar of March 29 focused on the political uses of the Internet,
while the third and last session on May 10 deals with Asian Cybergames.
The Speakers:
Dr. Farish (Badrol Hisham) Ahmad has been researching and writing on
the phenomenon of political Islam and transnational religio-political
and educational networks for several years. His research looks at the
transnational networks and linkages between modern Islamic
universities in Southeast and South Asia, raising questions about the
concept of Islamic modernity as well as its global-political
implications. Dr. Noor’s activist-related work and writings have
focused on the issues of human rights, press freedom, the debate on
secularism and democracy, as well as gender issues.
Dr. Harsh Kapoor is a renowned Indian Internet activist, engaged in
the defence of democracy and tolerance in South Asia. Initially
trained as a sociologist, he has been interested in social
implications of new technologies and their democratic use. He has
helped set up the South Asia Citizens Web; a Web site that provides
visibility to dissenting opinions from within South Asian civil
society. He has also helped set up South Asians Against Nukes, a
citizen's platform on the Net.
Prof. Dr. Peter van de Veer is university professor at the University
of Utrecht and has published widely in the field of religion and
nationalism in India, his current research focuses on the societal
role of spirituality in India and China.
Prof. Dr. Patricia Spyer is professor of sociology and anthropology
of contemporary Indonesia at Leiden University and specializes in the
study of the role of old and new media in the processes of
reformation in Indonesian society.
For reservation: reserveren@waag.org
For more information: Dr. Jeroen de Kloet (moderator, IIAS)
b.j.dekloet@uva.nl
Livestream: http://connect.waag.org
IIAS: www.iias.nl
Asian Cyberfundamentalism is part of the project 'Towards a culture
of open networks' this
lecture is being produced with the support of the European Union's EU-
India Economic Cross Cultural Programme.
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