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“The U.S. generally wants to solve problems with coercion. That's kind of the default way the American state wants to try to solve problems. So there are many parallels between that: mass incarceration, mass surveillance, and militarism.”

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Trevor Paglen
Trevor Paglen

Trevor Paglen is an American artist known for his critical exploration of national security. His work spans photography, sculpture, installation art, and writing, often addressing issues of privacy, surveillance, and power in modern society. more

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