The liberating promise of big data and social media to create more
responsive democracies and workplaces is overshadowed by a nightmare of
election meddling, privacy invasion, fake news and an exploitative gig
economy. Yet, while regressive forces spread disinformation and hate,
'guerrilla democrats' continue to foster hope and connection through
digital technologies. This book offers an in-depth analysis of
platform-based radical movements, from the online coalitions of voters
and activists to the Deliveroo and Uber strikes. Combining cutting edge
theories with empirical research, it makes an invaluable contribution to
the emerging literature on the relationship between technology and
society.