Cyber Republic

In his work Cyber Republic, technology and management specialist George Zarkadakis presents a strategy for utilizing technology to promote greater inclusivity in liberal democracies and address economic inequality. Amidst a growing crisis of confidence in government and rising income disparities, Zarkadakis proposes implementing artificial intelligence, intelligent robotics, sensors, communication networks, and big data to usher in an "intelligent machine age" that will require new economic and political structures. This future could leverage citizen assemblies and blockchain technology to advance citizen rights and democratic governance while simultaneously driving progress in science and technology. Rather than posing a threat to our economy, automation can be utilized to achieve lofty goals of inclusivity and equality.