Digital exposure: postmodern postcapitalism

Description

This book explores digital technologies from a distinctive postmodern perspective. Contrary to common belief, Sassower argues that digital technologies have allowed for the centralization of economic power. Further, where new digital devices offer the potential to express freedom and bring about revolutions they also allow for increasing possibilities for surveillance of citizens. The digital age and the current state of the global political economy are therefore linked and focusing on the promise of new technologies without locating them in their political structures and institutions or economic realities can be misleading and dangerous. Front Matter....Pages i-xii The Digital Evolution in Postmodernity....Pages 1-18 Postcapitalism: Materialism, Decentralization, and Globalization....Pages 19-34 Political Economy: Freedom, Surveillance, and Entrepreneurship....Pages 35-50 Legality and Morality: Intellectual Property, Virtual Currency, and Corporate Responsibility....Pages 51-65 Conclusion....Pages 66-71 Back Matter....Pages 72-81