On Weaponised Design - Radical Networks

Weaponised design occurs when an interface or system harms its users whilst performing entirely within its expected behaviour. As systems — social media platforms, operating system features, etc - are increasingly weaponised by both platform operators and attackers, the response from the design community is abdication and avoidance of responsibility. This talk defines weaponised design and examines its common causes and influences, particularly through the lens of interpersonal online and offline networks. Finally, the talk criticises how the design community is yet to respond to these issues, and explores practices and processes adapted from information and network security, massive multiplayer gaming, live action roleplay and other fields.

Full essay here: https://shiba.computer/essay/on-weaponised-design

Cade Diehm
Radical Networks - Spektrum Berlin
20 Oct. 2018

Видео On Weaponised Design - Radical Networks канала Adjy Leak