2026/01/04 by Giannis Perperidis, Charalambos Tsekeris · 1 voice
Computer Science · Social Sciences · #Digital Education and Society #Digital Media and Philosophy #Social Media and Politics
paper · doi:10.1080/09505431.2025.2608231
openalex publication_date 2026/01/04 · openalex created_date 2026/01/05 · openalex updated_date 2026/07/18
In our paper, we begin by examining the foundations of tech oligarchic power through the lens of Andrew Feenberg’s philosophy of technology – particularly his concept of ‘operational autonomy’. We then introduce the philosophical principles underpinning the digital commons, aiming to demonstrate their potential to challenge tech oligarchies on organizational, ethical, technological, and economic fronts. Finally, we illustrate our argument with specific examples from the digital commons field that exemplify this alternative approach in practice.