Ekonomi Politik, Internet, dan Demokrasi

<p>This article aims to explain the political economy of Internet and its relevance democracy. This<br />elaboration is an alternative utopian dystopian techno-determinist approaches in viewing relationship<br />between From a perspective, various derivatives,<br />such as search engines, social media, e-commerce, other platforms, are not only networks communication<br />platforms, but also instruments commodification, surveillance, control by global digital companies that based<br />in United States America millions users around world. results literature study and<br />conceptual analysis processes control, authors conclude claims<br />about democratic characteristics ideological nature. The claim hides economic />political interests companies. What these global<br />digital have done has stripped away basic values, such respect for protection of<br />human rights, freedom, equality. conclusion, suggest need openness />multilateral globalism governance so it more friendly towards values.</p><p><br /><strong>Key words:</strong> Commodification, democracy, Internet, economy, surveillance</p>