[iDC] Questions for Patricia Clough Vimeo comments about Measurement and Labor

[Andrew Herman]

First, let me say a hearty hello to Patricia. It seems fitting that we would reconnect digitally about digital labor after all these years.

Second, I wondering if Patricia can clarify her statement about the difference between capital/capitalism/and capitalist "governance". What does your understanding of "governance" have in common with the Focauldian concept of governmentality? You mention "biopower" fleetingly in your ruminations on digital labor but, surprisingly, you don;t mention it again when you speak of measurement and control of affect and "lifiness".

It seems to me that governance is rather different than governmentality but I would be curious to hear what you think before holding forth.

BTW, the bathroom scene was perfect.

Andrew Herman 

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