Robotized democracies. US and EU: neo-feudalism and citizenship income?

Abstract

Robotization implies long-term structural changes with far reaching consequences for democracy. This fourth technological revolution (Industry 4.0) has strengthened the autonomy of corporations and has empowered technostructure. Automation and the extensive use of internet are intensifying the progressive applications of the artificial intelligence (AI) and are set to further encourage productive maximization. Eventually, these ongoing processes will make superfluous many of the existing jobs. Shall we live a democratic future as we have known it until now? Will it be different because of the technological changes under way? What repercussions will they have for human relations?