Joycean Machines Democracy

The Hybridization Process of Contemporary Liberal Democracy in the Context of AI Technology

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DOI:

https://doi.org/10.12797/Politeja.23.2026.102.17

Słowa kluczowe:

Joycean machines, AI technologies, political mind, cultural evolution, hybrid liberal democracy

Abstrakt

This paper explores the evolving structure of modern liberal democracy in the context of artificial intelligence (AI) integration, proposing that the emergence of artificial cognitive systems – understood as quasi-autonomous agents – has initiated a process of hybridization within democratic communication. These systems, functioning as intermediaries in public discourse, reshape the subject structure of political interaction and challenge traditional models of agency. Drawing on behavioral and functional paradigms in political science, alongside cultural evolution theory and Daniel Dennett’s concept of the Joycean machine, the paper develops a cognitive-cultural framework for explaining political behavior. It argues that political actions are increasingly mediated by cognitive artefacts, necessitating a redefinition of political actors and communicative structures. This interdisciplinary approach offers a novel lens for understanding the transformation of liberal democracy in the age of artificial minds and the future of political agency.

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  • Piotr Łukomski - Uniwersytet Wrocławski

    Associate Professor, Department of Political Theory, University of Wrocław. Research specialization includes theory and philosophy of politics: models of explanation of political phenomena, theory of knowledge, cognitive theory of behavior and political mind, cognitive paradigm in social sciences.

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29-05-2026

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Tom 23 Nr 2(102) (2026): Democracy – Technological Transformation – Society

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„Joycean Machines Democracy: The Hybridization Process of Contemporary Liberal Democracy in the Context of AI Technology”. 2026. Politeja 23 (2(102): 293-308. https://doi.org/10.12797/Politeja.23.2026.102.17.