Missing_data.srtm

Understanding satellite imagery in post-truth societies. A “what if ? ” exploration of satellites and institutions.

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Language: English
Year 2021
Institut d'études politiques de Paris
April 2021

Image manipulation has long been a constant in our society. Institutions and powerful actors have altered images to forward narratives and shift discourses. Image manipulation through black boxes, low resolution, and pixels have slowly been introduced in the realm of satellite imagery. It starts with military bases and parliaments in the name of security. But what are the limits? What if the agenda shifts towards you?