nation-state-strain
The traditional political order, centered on the nation-state, is under immense pressure from technological shocks and shifting power dynamics.
1 chapter across 1 book
The Coming Wave: Technology, Power, and the Twenty-first Century's Greatest Dilemma (2023)Mustafa Suleyman; Michael Bhaskar
Part 3 of the book analyzes the profound political consequences of a massive redistribution of power caused by an uncontained technological wave, emphasizing the weakening of the nation-state amid new threats such as misinformation, job loss, and potential violence. It highlights the paradoxical centralization and decentralization of power, the strain on traditional institutions, and the urgent dilemma this creates. The chapter also frames the broader challenge of technological failure not as a malfunction but as societal harm arising from governance and power dynamics, setting the stage for Part 4's exploration of possible containment strategies.