Lilly Irani

About the Author

Lilly Irani is a scholar, writer, and designer whose work bridges technology, culture, and social justice. As an associate professor of communication at the University of California, San Diego, she explores how innovation shapes societies, particularly in the Global South. Her acclaimed book, Chasing Innovation: Making Entrepreneurial Citizens in Modern India (Princeton Studies in Culture and Technology Book 14), delves into the cultural politics of tech entrepreneurship in India, revealing how design and ideology foster new forms of citizenship amid rapid modernization. Drawing from her experiences as a former Google designer and activist, Irani critiques the promises and pitfalls of technological progress, advocating for more equitable futures. Her essays have appeared in outlets like The Atlantic and Logic, influencing discussions on labor, ethics, and digital worlds.