Disruption Network Lab

What does a border look like when it’s built from algorithms?

This September, Technoviolence brings together artists, technologists, and activists to examine how AI, biometrics, and predictive tools shape life at the margins.
Let's expose the architecture of exclusion.

#Technoviolence #dnl36

€341 M spent by the EU on border AI since 2007 - drones, biometrics, predictive tools.
Linked to profiling and exclusion.
Join us: Sept 19–21, Berlin
🔗 disruptionlab.org/te...

#Technoviolence #BorderAI #Surveillance

Is your phone a tool or a trap?
Spyware, predictive policing apps, and data surveillance technologies are becoming tools of control.
Technoviolence unpacks how these digital weapons target dissent and how we resist.
#Technoviolence #Surveillance #AlgorithmicViolence #dnl36

Technoviolence: Confronting Systematic Injustice
Sept 19–21 · Berlin
A 3-day conference on borders, surveillance, digital violence & resistance.
More info: disruptionlab.org/te...

#Technoviolence #DigitalJustice #Surveillance #dnl36

Book cover titled The White West: Fascism, Unreason, and the Paradox of Modernity. It shows a stylized historical illustration of a person in a red suit climbing a tree, with a determined expression. The design juxtaposes vintage etching with modern color and typography. The editors are Kader Attia, Anselm Franke, and Ana Teixeira Pinto.

The White West explores how fascism and "modernity" are entangled.
Knowledge is power—learning about the roots of oppression is a form of resistance.
Edited by Kader Attia, Anselm Franke & Ana Teixeira Pinto.
#TheWhiteWest #KnowledgeIsPower #DisruptionNetworkLab

“Being against things and protesting is not enough for us artists—we create things.” Below the quote is her name, the event hashtag #DNL35, and the date: June 2025. The Disruption Network Lab and Shadows of Illiberalism logos appear in the bottom corner.

“Being against things and protesting is not enough for us artists, we create things.”
– Anna Krenz, #DNL35

At Shadows of Illiberalism, we were reminded: resistance is also construction. Art doesn’t just oppose- it builds.
#ArtAsResistance #AnnaKrenz #DisruptionNetworkLab

Aerial view of a massive protest in Tbilisi, Georgia, where thousands of people form the shape of a heart around the word “CIVIL” painted on the ground. At the center stands a small stage or platform. The image includes the “Shadows of Illiberalism” and “Disruption Network Lab” banners at the bottom.

In a powerful act of resistance, thousands gathered to form a heart around the word “CIVIL” in Tbilisi, Georgia
This moment, captured in the film 10 Years of Violence, stands as a defiant symbol against systemic oppression and state violence.
#Resistance #DNL35 #10YearsOfViolence

A speaker, Péter Adamik, appears engaged and expressive as he speaks. Beside him is his quote in bold text on a vibrant, colorful background: “Illiberalism” is just branding—it’s packaging for the rotten system of kleptocrats that are using all the European Union funds to enrich their circles.

A sharp perspective from Péter Adamik (Freie Ungarische Botschaft) that behind the rhetoric lies a deeply entrenched abuse of power.
#ShadowsOfIlliberalism #DisruptionNetworkLab #Kleptocracy #EU #DemocracyUnderThreat

Illustration of five diverse women screaming in unison beneath three large red exclamation marks painted in bold strokes. Text above reads: "#GlobalScream 8.3.2023" in black and red.

The Global Scream by Anna Krenz is a collective protest where voices unite in a powerful scream—releasing pain and rage against patriarchal violence.
From silence to solidarity, across borders.
#GlobalScream #ArtAsResistance #AnnaKrenz #DisruptionNetworkLab

Expressive portrait of Franco “Bifo” Berardi, mid-speech with animated hand gestures. His quote is displayed beside him: “We must speak the unavoidable.” The background includes vivid, layered graphic textures in bright colors.

According to Franco “Bifo” Berardi, Philosopher and Media Theorist, speaking the unavoidable means confronting what systems urge us to ignore. It’s how we resist and stay connected to our shared reality.

Alt text: #FrancoBerardi speaking, quote beside him on a vivid backdrop.

#CriticalThinking

Portrait of Yasmeen Daher, looking directly at the camera with an expressive, thoughtful gaze. Her quote appears next to her: “Conflict is the story of capitalism in order to generate more money.” The background features a bold, colorful graphic pattern.

“Conflict is the story of capitalism in order to generate more money.” - Yasmeen Daher, PhD
From Shadows of Illiberalism: a searing critique of how capitalism depends on struggle and fracture to sustain itself...

More here: https://dnlb.org/60871

#YasmeenDaher #Capitalism #DisruptionLab

Image description: Glossary entry titled “weaponisation of culture.” Explains how cultural identity is used as a tool for political conflict, discrimination, or suppressing dissent. Mentions Stephanie Mudge, Antoine Vauchez, and the Disruption Network Lab.

#dnl35 #shadowsofilliberalism #weaponization #dnlglossary

Image description: Glossary card for “sovereigntism.” Defines it as a nationalist focus on state sovereignty over global or EU norms, often connected to anti-immigration views. Cites Ivan Krastev and Paul Taggart.

#dnl35 #shadowsofilliberalism #sovereigntism #dnlglossary

Image description: A glossary entry titled “orbanization.” Describes the shift from liberal democracy to illiberal regimes, inspired by Hungarian PM Viktor Orbán’s political strategies. References Aron Buzogany and Péter Kreko.

#dnl35 #shadowsofilliberalism #orbanization #dnlglossary

Image description: A glossary slide titled “misinformation ecosystem.” It defines the term as a complex system where misinformation, disinformation, and conspiracy theories spread via media, technology, and ideology. References include Claire Wardle, Hossein Derakhshan, and Joan Donovan.

#dnl35 #shadowsofilliberalism #misinformation #ecosystem #dnlglossary

#dnl35 #shadowsofilliberalism #illiberalism #democracy #dnlglossary

🎙️ Amber Macintyre, Research Lead at Tactical Tech, joined the panel “Generative AI, Weaponised Language & Political Shadow Campaigns” at Disruption Network Lab's latest event.
📺 Watch the full panel here (Amber starts at 01:08:48): www.youtube.com/live/i9o_FYQ...

#dnl35 #shadowsofilliberalism #foreignagent #law #dnlglossary

#dnl35 #shadowsofilliberalism #bigtech #complicity #dnlglossary

#dnl35 #shadowsofilliberalism #antigender #movement #dnlglossary

Thanks to all who joined Shadows of Illiberalism. Your presence, energy, and resistance made this gathering unforgettable.
Support our work — become a member: link in bio
#DNL35 #ShadowsOfIlliberalism #JoinUs #DisruptionNetworkLab

#dnl35 #shadowsofilliberalism #algorithmicpolarisation #dnlglossary

A heartfelt thank you to all who participated in our Shadows of Illiberalism conference.
We’re grateful to our speakers, partners, and audience for making this event a success. More reflections and documentation will follow soon.
#ShadowsOfIlliberalism #Democracy #PoliticalResistance #DNL35

🔴 Last day of Shadows of Illiberalism!
Join Maya Talakhadze for a hands-on workshop:
Defending Civic Space: Countering Disinformation
🗓️ Today · Berlin
🎟️ disruptionlab.org/sh...
#DNL35 #CivicSpace #Berlin

Now speaking live from remote: Míriam Juan-Torres, on the global dimensions of digital repression and civic resistance.
#DNL35 #resistance #thedigitalage

Donatella Della Ratta: Ask Me for Those Unborn Promises That May Seem Unlikely to Happen #2
#lectureperformance #dnl #shadowsofilliberalism #freegaza

Introducing a Lecture performance by: Donnatella Della Ratta

#dnl35 #shadowsofilliberalism

“Transgressions of the rich”- explained by Florian Cramer.
#DNL35 #paneltalk #shadowsofilliberalism

“Transgressions of the rich”- explained by Florian Cramer.
#DNL35 #paneltalk #shadowsofilliberalism

Mapping antigender movements with #KatrienJacobs
#DNL35 #ShadowsOfIlliberalism #antigendermovements