Laila Lalami

‘Don’t Give Up on the Story You Want to Tell’ Laila Lalami’s First Draft

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Pulitzer Prize finalist and author of The Dream Hotel, Laila Lalami, is fascinated by the extractive power of technology: ‘Techno-capitalism has infiltrated our lives to such an extent that our only real break from it comes when we sleep. I began to wonder what might happen if that kind of extractive power were applied to the world of dreams.’ Read More...
August/September 2025First DraftInterviewsMoroccovol9-no3
Angola

Angola’s ‘Inorganic’ Techno-Democracy

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In Angola, the intersection of technology and governance is forging an unconventional democratic landscape—one that emerges spontaneously and outside traditional political structures. While the regime has long maintained control through conventional means, the rapid proliferation of digital platforms, social media, and encrypted communication is enabling civic engagement beyond state oversight. Read More...
AngolaAugust/September 2025vol9-no3