Using Marxist critique, this book explores manifestations of
Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Higher Education and demonstrates how
it contributes to the functioning and existence of the capitalist
university. Challenging the idea that AI is a break from previous
capitalist technologies, the book offers nuanced examination of the
impacts of AI on the control and regulation of academic work and
labour, on digital learning and remote teaching, and on the value of
learning and knowledge. Applying a Marxist perspective, Preston argues
that commodity fetishism, surveillance, and increasing productivity
ushered in by the growth of AI, further alienates and exploits
academic labour and commodifies learning and research. The text puts
forward a solid theoretical framework and methodology for thinking
about AI to inform critical and revolutionary pedagogies. Offering an
impactful and timely analysis, this book provides a critical
engagement and application of key Marxist concepts in the study of
AI’s role in Higher Education. It will be of interest to those
working or researching in Higher Education.
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Academic Labour, Commodification, and Value
Product details
ISBN
9781000471502
Published
2021
Edition
1. edition
Publisher
Taylor & Francis
Language
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Digital bok
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