Regimes of Speech: The Politics of AI and the Fate of Liberal Democracy
One of the dominant commonplaces of the early 21st century was that digital technology would make the world more democratic. And, while we have added an asterisk or two to this assessment, digital platforms and services are still routinely touted as if they are democratic or might be used for democratic purposes. Why have we thought this? In what ways does digital technology transform the practice of liberal democratic politics? Can liberal democracy survive its ongoing digitalization?
This event was recorded on March 26, 2025.
Speakers:
Antón Barba-Kay, Robert Aird Chair of Humanities 2021-2024, Deep Springs College
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