Matthew David

Dr. Matthew David is an Associate Professor in the Department of Sociology at Durham University. His academic work bridges digital sociology, intellectual property studies, and media theory, focusing on the intersections of technology, power, and social control in global capitalism.

Research Interests: David’s research spans digital economy ethics, moral panic theory, human-animal relations, and the political economy of knowledge. He critically examines how digital technologies reshape IP regimes, surveillance practices, and societal norms, often through interdisciplinary lenses combining sociology, criminology, and science studies.

Recent Publications: His work includes analyses of historical sociological narratives (2024), moral panic theory during pandemics (2024), and critiques of digital surveillance in sports broadcasting (2021). Earlier contributions explore the ethics of cloning (2020), IP regulation (2017), and the criminalization of digital sharing (2010).