Google critique: An application of depoliticization theory

Brian R. Hall

Technology in Society, 2012, vol. 34, issue 3, 251-255

Abstract: This paper is a critique of Google as a democratic technology. The purpose of this effort is to contribute to the discussion of Google's political and ethical essence by providing a case of applied discourse via a technology framework. The theory applied in this critique is depoliticization. The definitions of depoliticization, democracy, citizenship, and political judgment are given, along with a summary of the theory and credit to a protagonist in relation to emerging information and communication technologies. The argument is made that Google, as an object, means, and setting, is depoliticizing, thereby negatively affecting democracy.

Keywords: Depoliticization; Technology; Google; Democracy; Ethics; Political judgment (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2012
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DOI: 10.1016/j.techsoc.2012.07.003

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