Exception and the Rule: Agamben, Stuff Happens, and Representation in the Post-Truth Age

Exception and the Rule: Agamben, Stuff Happens, and Representation in the Post-Truth Age

Exception and the Rule: Agamben, Stuff Happens, and Representation in the Post-Truth Age - Volume 36 Issue 1

Algorithms Can’t Shake Hands: The Crisis of Representation in the Age of AI Politics

The tools of political campaigning have evolved faster than the responsibilities of representation. Today’s candidates can reach millions with a few clicks, deploying algorithmically optimized messages tailored for micro-demographic slices. They can run dozens of different ads simultaneously—one for union workers, another for suburban moms, and yet another for crypto-curious Gen Zers. But in the process, something essential has been lost: the hu…