Computational Power. The Impact of ICT on Law, Society and Knowledge

Computational power operates by reshaping not only the world itself but also our very representation of reality, aligning both with the logic through which computationally based ICTs function. Its impact is therefore transformative: it does not simply leave existing arrangements intact, but alters the nature of agents, habits, objects, and institutions. In doing so, it destabilizes the established order, without necessarily replacing it with a new one. Moreover, this power is often distributed unequally, leading to concentrations of influence and the emergence of dominant positions. Such dynamics generate tensions and conflicts, making it essential to reaffirm fundamental values, articulate guiding principles, and redefine the rules that govern collective life.