Google critique: An application of depoliticization theory

摘要

This paper is a critique of Google as a democratic technology. The purpose of this effort is to contribute to the discussion of Google's political and ethical essence by providing a case of applied discourse via a technology framework. The theory applied in this critique is depoliticization. The definitions of depoliticization, democracy, citizenship, and political judgment are given, along with a summary of the theory and credit to a protagonist in relation to emerging information and communication technologies. The argument is made that Google, as an object, means, and setting, is depoliticizing, thereby negatively affecting democracy.