Civil Society and the Platform Society
in the Age of Post-Representative Politics
1
Department
of Economics Society Politics University of Urbino Carlo Bo
2
Department of Economics
Society Politics University of Urbino Carlo Bo
3
Department of Economics Society
Politics University of Urbino Carlo Bo
Publication date: 2023-12-15
Studia Politologiczne 2023;70
KEYWORDS
post-representative politicscounter-democracysocial mediaplatform societycivil societydigital citizenship
ABSTRACT
The article explores the concept of civil society in connection with Web 2.0 and its
transformative impact on society and politics, contrasting it with the earlier era of Web 1.0.
Web 2.0, characterized by enhanced user interaction and content production, has given
rise to a new media ecosystem that has reshaped the way people communicate, obtain
information, and participate in the polity. The article highlights the emergence of popular
social media platforms and how they have become integral to the platform society. These
platforms have not only revolutionized online interactions but have also intersected with
offline realms, including politics, commerce, and social relations. The article further explores
the implications of Web 2.0 for civil society, contentious politics, and citizen engagement,
examining the rise of protests, transnational movements, and the impact of digital resources on democracy and (digital) citizenship. Finally, the work discusses the potential of digital
counter-democracy in the platform society and the need for democratic control in the
digital age.
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