Sexual rituals in metaverse-based religions are unique because they occur within a virtual space where users can create their own identities and interact with others through avatars. These rituals...
In military settings, such as battlefields or war zones, where security and surveillance are paramount concerns, it can be difficult for military couples to preserve their romantic relationship. In...
As soldiers, they are expected to protect their country, keep their secrets, and maintain their authenticity even when faced with unpredictable situations such as enemy attacks, difficult missions,...
One of the most critical elements of modern warfare is maintaining privacy, relational boundaries, and emotional support for soldiers despite being constantly monitored. This is because the enemy can...
Digital freedom has become a hot-button issue in global politics, with governments across the world debating how to regulate online speech, privacy, and security.
These discussions often fail to...
Political Surveillance and Private Erotic Communication
The interference of state power into personal lives has been a growing concern for many people around the world, especially after Edward...
How do queer individuals manage self-censorship in surveillance-intensive contexts, and how might encrypted, peer-to-peer networks shift these dynamics?
In today's world, technology has become an...
The use of encrypted communication technologies has transformed the ethics of secrecy and trust in queer relational networks. Queer communities have always valued privacy and discretion when it comes...
Queer individuals often face discrimination and censure for their nonconforming gender identity, sexual orientation, or romantic preferences. As a result, they may develop methods of self-censorship...
There has been an increasing awareness of the role that technology plays in both the construction and dissemination of identity among marginalized groups, particularly those who identify as LGBTQ+....