postsocietalism
Postsocietalism is a theoretical framework that examines the conditions and implications of a society in which advanced technology, particularly digital and artificial intelligence systems, has fundamentally altered traditional social structures. The term arose in the early 21st century, largely in academic discussions of information society and posthumanism. Proponents argue that when automation and ubiquitous connectivity disperse work, governance, and identity, the conventional markers of a society—such as stable institutions, hierarchies, and shared cultural norms—become fluid and decentralized.
Central to postsocietalism is the idea that social cohesion may shift from physical community bonds to algorithmic
Critics caution that postsocietalism overemphasises technology’s role and underestimates persistent socio‑economic inequalities. They also worry that