” Considering Linda’s means of escape from slavery by hiding in the garret in Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl by Harriet Jacobs, think of a technology today that allows you to run away without going anywhere.”
Today, almost all forms of technology allow the user to hide away from society without having to physically move their body. Whether it be in a coffee shop or on the public transportation system, technology allows a person to be seen while also rejecting all societal interaction.
However, this “running away” is unique, because it also allows for fluid interaction with others via the internet. A person can be physically present in one location while being virtually located in a completely different social setting.
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