Ari
Ben-Arie
Cultural Studies, Social Sciences (2023-2027)
My research aims to trace, both archaeological and genealogically, the digital counter-cultural movement that emerged in the 1980s and 1990s in response to the digital revolution. More specifically, I wish to bring to light the individual and collective emancipatory aspirations that this cultural movement has projected onto digital technology. My research thus serves as a case study for the theoretical examination of the relationship between distinct material configurations and the cultural structures that arise in their wake.
Beyond my academic pursuits, I am active in Jerusalem's cultural scene as an event producer and DJ, I am a founding member of "Saf" collective and actively participate in the "Roots" peace movement.