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Claes Thorén is a Senior Lecturer at the Department of Informatics and Media, Uppsala University, Sweden, where he has held academic positions since 2013 (Researcher 2013-2014, Senior Lecturer 2014-present). His research investigates the societal and organizational consequences of digitalization with particular focus on technological disengagement, resistance, and disillusionment in contemporary post-digital contexts.
His educational background includes:
- Master of Arts in Cultural Studies (with distinction) from University of East London (2006-2008)
- Bachelor of Arts in English Literature from Wilfrid Laurier University, Canada (2003-2005)
- Bachelor of Science in Information Systems from Systems Analysis program (1995-1998)
Thorén's research explores digital disconnection and resistance phenomena through frameworks of cultural theory, practice theory, and socio-materiality. He examines how individuals and communities navigate technological saturation by seeking meaningful encounters beyond digital interfaces, analyzing non-use practices across diverse contexts from tabletop gaming to religious communication. His work reveals how analogue alternatives and disconnection strategies emerge as responses to digital disillusionment.
Analysis of his 15 most recent publications (2016-2025) shows consistent investigation of post-digital resistance across multiple domains. Key trends include examination of digital disenchantment signals in social media, analogue aesthetics in digital landscapes, and institutional tensions in technology implementation. His interdisciplinary approach bridges media studies, organizational communication, and cultural sociology to understand how societies renegotiate technology relationships in an era where digital saturation has become normalized.
