Joycean Machines Democracy
The Hybridization Process of Contemporary Liberal Democracy in the Context of AI Technology
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https://doi.org/10.12797/Politeja.23.2026.102.17Keywords:
Joycean machines, AI technologies, political mind, cultural evolution, hybrid liberal democracyAbstract
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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