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My thesis project exists at the intersection of critical technology studies, religion, and racial signification/semiotics. I desire to apply the only truly American theological tradition of Black theology to the technological public sphere in order to continue to reveal the ways in which present-day technology (hardware, algorithms, ML/AI) is premised on white supremacist/colonialist ideals. Constructively, within my writing and my life, I desire to move folks toward an ideal of receptiveness, eschewing easy interpretations spoon-fed to you by ready sources. Rather, I intend to live in a way that encourages nuance and empathy within the technological space and beyond.

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I aspire to be a digital abolitionist. My focus at Iliff and most of my coursework has been targeted on the virtual/digital space in which religion and culture and public discourse meet. I hope to be a constructive voice in this space and desire to be a productive conversationalist in discourses on just technological practice and governance.

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We have a petting zoo in our house composed of Winnie (top left), Archie (top right), Orange (top cat), and Yellow (bottom cat). They are friendly folks, if a bit lazy.

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Olivia and I currently live in a small town in Virginia just off the Appalachian Trail called Abingdon.

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I am married six years now to a ballerina and dance professor. Her name is Olivia.

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Hi, my name is Seth Ratliff and I'm a second year MTS student at Iliff. I enjoy traveling, spending too much money on tattoos, and tequila sodas. My primary interests here at Iliff exist somewhere at the intersection of theology, speculative fiction, and technology.