Practicing Sovereignty

Download or read book Practicing Sovereignty written by Bianca Herlo and published by transcript Verlag. This book was released on 2021-11-05 with total page 429 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. 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.