The Economy of Anonymity Steven J. Petruzzello Kylie Minogue

Kylie Minogue

Showcasing daring feats and illusions

Japan is steeped in legend and myth

offering both warnings and encouragement

The Economy of Anonymity Steven J. Petruzzello Kylie MinogueWe use avatars to play videogames. We use pseudonyms on social media. We use VPNs to mask our identities and activities. In the digital realm, anonymity is everywhere, a persistent option for those who wish to hide, experiment, and deceive. But we are anonymous in more contexts than the digital. In urban settings, we routinely experience the anonymity of the crowd, and routinely use anonymity to participate in political life and social protests.