In the 80s and 90s, a zine called Processed World was published in San Francisco. It was written and produced by individuals experiencing first-hand the transformations in work and workplaces wrought by the so-called "information age." More recently, new zines have been appearing with titles such as "Bug Report!", "Contingent Worker", and "NO TO AMAZON!" In many ways, these zines follow in the footsteps of Processed World, challenging our prevailing ideas about the positive social impact of technology, the benefits from the growth of big tech, and what the lives of tech workers are actually like.
Join us to discuss the broader history of zines, their importance in oppositional subcultures, and what tech-related zines today are telling us about the state of the industry. This learning club is for tech workers, zine makers and lovers, and people interested in making culture "from below." Got a favorite zine, tech-related or not? Bring it along to show others to educate and inspire!