Practicing Sovereignty
Author | : Bianca Herlo |
Publisher | : transcript Verlag |
Total Pages | : 429 |
Release | : 2021-11-30 |
ISBN-10 | : 9783839457603 |
ISBN-13 | : 3839457602 |
Rating | : 4/5 (03 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: Digital sovereignty has become a hotly debated concept. The current convergence of multiple crises adds fuel to this debate, as it contextualizes the concept in a foundational discussion of democratic principles, civil rights, and national identities: is (technological) self-determination an option for every individual to cope with the digital sphere effectively? Can disruptive events provide chances to rethink our ideas of society - including the design of the objects and processes which constitute our techno-social realities? The positions assembled in this volume analyze opportunities for participation and policy-making, and describe alternative technological practices before and after the pandemic.