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Research project The overarching aim of this project is to analyse and contribute to the scholarly understanding of the impacts of algorithmic automation on civil society, democracy and governance.
The project advocates a sociotechnical perspective, meaning that we consider civil society as being both shaped by and shaping algorithmic automation. We firstly focus on how civil society is affected by algorithmic automation in terms of possibilities for political deliberation on digital platforms. Secondly, we investigate how specific civil society organisations are trying to impact the shape and future of algorithmic automation.
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The aim is divided into four research questions that revolve around the theoretical notions of programmable platforms, non-human agency and algorithmic governance. The research questions are:
Using a mixed-methods case study design, this project will contribute to the empirical understanding of the changing nature of civil society in the age of algorithmic automation. This will include an analysis of risks as well as opportunities for democratic deliberation and dialogue in the public spheres of the 21st century. Furthermore, the results of the project taken together will be synthesised and discussed in relation to existing theories of social movements and activism in order to advance concepts to be employed in future studies of civil society.
