Generative Public View:the Advent of Platform Society and the End of"Lippmann-Dewey Debate"
A century ago,Walter Lippmann's seminal works,"Public Opinion"and"The Phantom Public,"profoundly influenced the evolution of John Dewey's democratic theory.Dewey concurred with Lippmann's critique of democracy's failings in the context of modern industrial society but remained steadfast in his belief in the necessity of public participation within democracy.This led Dewey to reformulate democratic theory around the concept of a"generative public."This"generative public"perspective is deeply intertwined with Dewey's extensive exploration of Hegel's philosophy,particularly the philosophy of spirit,which serves as the conceptual foundation for this idea.Fast forward to a century later,where modern technology has unraveled the notion of the"insider,"compelling the generative public to navigate and integrate with the dynamic nature of media.This evolution marks the resolution of the"Lippmann-Dewey debate,"signaling a new era in the understanding of public opinion and its influence on democracy.
the generative publicJohn DeweyWalter LippmannHegel