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My research delves into how Shipibo-Konibos an Indigenous society from the Peruvian Amazon, engage with information and communication technology (ICT) in both rural and urban livelihoods. I explore the socio-political, economic, ontological, and epistemological factors that shape Shipibos' digital practices. This includes investigating how internet infrastructure manifests in Shipibo rural villages and how community members actively respond to and interact with this material technology.

Concurrently, my research aims to spotlight the challenges and exclusions that Indigenous Amazonian societies face in accessing digital technologies. These barriers include insufficient or nonexistent internet access, the high costs of computing devices and phone data, and the lack of digital literacy and safety education. I explore how tech companies, governments, and other institutions can address these biases to more effectively support Indigenous communities.