Drawing on cases from the world of ‘free software’, this book examines Rousseau’s conception of freedom and its significance in the modern world of science and technology, where so much of our experience and activity is enwrapped by algorithms, from our property to our food, bodies, brains and, by extension, our liberty.
Exploring the intersection of digital technology and life sciences, this book utilizes Foucault's concept of biopolitics to examine how life is transformed into a technological entity. The authors delve into political theories of sovereignty and the geopolitical implications of nature and society, highlighting the disruptive nature of life that challenges established norms. It offers valuable insights for scholars in science and technology studies, sociology, philosophy, and anthropology, focusing on the complexities and diversities within the life sciences.