José Marichal
Professor in the Department of Political Science at California Lutheran University and author of You Must Become an Algorithmic Problem (Policy Press, 2025), researching the political effects of internet technologies and algorithms.
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Oct 21, 2025 • 32min
José Marichal, "You Must Become an Algorithmic Problem: Renegotiating the Socio-Technical Contract" (Policy Press, 2025)
José Marichal, a Political Science Professor at California Lutheran University, delves into the impact of algorithms on democracy in his provocative book. He highlights the unspoken socio-technical contract between users and tech companies, exploring how this trade-off compromises individual autonomy. With insightful analogies like 'AI slop', he critiques how engagement practices shape content and public discourse. Marichal urges for a shift towards creativity and play in digital spaces, warning against the dangers of algorithmic predictability.
Oct 21, 2025 • 32min
José Marichal, "You Must Become an Algorithmic Problem: Renegotiating the Socio-Technical Contract" (Policy Press, 2025)
José Marichal, a Professor of Political Science at California Lutheran University, delves into the complex relationship between democracy and algorithms in his thought-provoking discussion. He argues that we are trapped in a socio-technical contract, trading autonomy for algorithmic predictability. Marichal warns against the dangers of engagement-driven algorithms, which stifle public discourse and amplify extreme content. He advocates for reshaping our interaction with technology to encourage creativity and serendipity, urging us to embrace our role as 'algorithmic problems' for a healthier democracy.
