Joe F.Khalil: The Digital Double Bind by PDx published on 2024-04-15T01:23:03Z IPDGC Visiting Scholar Joe F. Khalil looks at the intricate relationship between technology and socio-political change in the Middle East. Digital technology has is a transformative force, altering daily life and influencing essential activities across various domains. However, its influence has been anything but consistent. Providing insights into the dynamics of change and stasis, Khalil moves beyond binary formulations to emphasize how the digital reshapes “the political” and, conversely, how politics shapes the region’s digital turn. Introducing the concept of the “digital double bind,” this talk offers insights into the complexities, contradictions, and tensions characterizing the Middle East’s engagement with the digital era. This podcast of Khalil's talk is based on his newly published book The Digital Double Bind (Oxford University Press), co-authored with Mohamed Zayani. Genre Learning