Viewing Power from the Perspective of Computing Power:An Outline of the Systemic Transforma-tion of Political Power in the Age of Digital Intelligence
In the era of digital intelligence,political power is characterized by its dependence on computational capabilities.This study,situated within the realm of digital politics and framed through the lens of"digital tech-nology-political power",draws upon Marxist political theory to elucidate that ownership and processing of data resources—termed"computational power"—is increasingly supplanting traditional control over production re-sources such as land and minerals.Consequently,it emerges as a new source of political authority for both state organizations and the overarching superstructure during this historical period.Specifically,the expansion of com-putational scale alongside enhancements in efficiency has infused political power with distinctly digital technologi-cal attributes.This transformation reshapes how political authority forms are"data-driven",operates algorith-mically,and exists informationally;thereby instigating a systemic reconstruction of existing political power struc-tures.Such reconstruction is evident in shifts from"centralized"to"decentralized"systems,from"hierarchi-cal"frameworks to more"flattened"arrangements,and from characteristics marked by"ambiguity"to those de-fined by increased"transparency".Ultimately,with the emergence of multiple centers of authority,the rise of intelligent governance,and the dawning reality of a new era characterized by direct democracy,traditional politi-cal systems are undergoing profound reinvention.This transformation necessitates a reevaluation of theories per-taining to organization,government structure,democracy itself,and notions surrounding authority in an age de-fined by digital intelligence.Nonetheless,one must acknowledge that intensifying computational technologies may inadvertently catalyze a resurgence in centralization and monopolistic tendencies regarding power.Effective-ly harnessing the benefits inherent in computational strength while mitigating potential detriments presents a sig-nificant challenge for public authorities navigating these complexities.
Computing PowerPolitical PowerPower StructureThe Political SystemThe Politics of Tech-nologyDigital Politics
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