The Secret Life of Data
How data surveillance, digital forensics, and generative AI pose new long-term threats and opportunities—and how we can use them... Keep Reading
Exploring the Intersection of Law & Culture.
Dr. Aram Sinnreich is a Brooklyn-born, DC-based researcher and performer focusing on technology, data surveillance, and the evolving world of music and copyright.
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Academic Roots & Creative Rhythms
Sinnreich is a Full Professor at American University’s School of Communication, where he currently serves as Graduate Director. His work there focuses on the intersection of technology, law, and culture
Writing exploring music, data surveillance, & copyright
As an author, Sinnreich has published four nonfiction books on themes related to his research, including music, law, and technology. As a novelist, he collaborates with his sister, Rachel Hope Cleves.
The Sonic Dimension of Iconic collaboration
As a musician, Sinnreich plays bass, percussion, and guitar. As a composer in styles such as jazz, reggae, and soul, he has been a finalist in the John Lennon Songwriting Competition.
Music
Ari Up & Brave New Girl – True Warrior
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Books by Aram
A Second Chance for Yesterday
Nev Bourne is a hotshot programmer for the latest and greatest tech invention out there: SavePoint, the brain implant... Keep Reading
The Essential Guide to Intellectual Property
A broad introduction to the changing roles of intellectual property within society... Keep Reading
The Piracy Crusade
How the Music Industry's War on Sharing Destroys Markets and Erodes Civil Liberties... Keep Reading
Contact
Inquiries regarding academic research, speaking, or music collaborations are always welcome.
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