Summary

The essay presents a reflection on the fragmented and evolving global landscape of communication, contrasting a vibrant local culture with the rapid, algorithmic integration of the global economy. By drawing a parallel between the old, face-to-face social exchanges of the Brazilian diaspora in neighborhoods like Bairro Alto and Lisbon and the digital networks that dominate today, the writer highlights the fundamental shift in how people connect. This transition is characterized by an increasing reliance on technology, which, while essential for modern operations, has also fostered new forms of isolation and alienation. The text suggests that the new order, described as a "capitalism algorítmico," prioritizes efficiency over genuine interpersonal relationships, leading to a crisis where the abstract idea of information becomes a more valuable commodity than concrete, human interactions. Ultimately, the essay argues that resolving this crisis requires the reconstruction of connections with those segments of society indispensable for global order, emphasizing that technology can only bridge the gap if it serves to preserve and strengthen existing social bonds rather than dismantling them through algorithmic optimization.

Title

BUALA

Description

Multidisciplinary portal for reflection, criticism and documentation of contemporary African cultures in Portuguese, with production of texts and translations in French and English.

Keywords

para, todas, colonial, tempo, angola, alto, ricardo

NS Lookup

A 217.70.184.55

Dates

Created 2026-03-14

Updated 2026-04-22

Summarized 2026-04-24