Alison McDowell

Alison McDowell is a researcher and public scholar who explores how technological systems, data collection, and societal structures impact communities, often highlighting concerns about surveillance, education, and economic inequality. She examines how innovations like big data, digital tracking, and smart city projects influence social justice and individual freedoms. McDowell advocates for increased awareness and critical thinking about the role of technology in shaping societal outcomes, emphasizing the importance of community engagement and ethical considerations to ensure technology benefits society without undermining personal privacy or equity.