Dominique Cardon

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Dominique Cardon is a leading French sociologist whose research centers on the digital society, algorithms, and the political economy of data. His major contributions lie in demystifying how algorithms shape social behavior, public opinion, and individual autonomy. Cardon’s work critically examines the power dynamics embedded in digital platforms, from search engines to social media, revealing how code and data infrastructure govern modern life. His highly cited paper, "Robots vs algorithms," analyzes the 2015 open letter signed by Elon Musk, Stephen Hawking, and others, which warned of existential risks from AI. Cardon interprets this moment as a key reactivation of cultural and philosophical resources around technological threat, offering a nuanced sociological lens on the panic and promise surrounding artificial intelligence. With over 1,500 citations across his corpus, Cardon is a pivotal voice in digital sociology. He is also the author of the influential book *À quoi rêvent les algorithmes*, which has shaped debates on algorithmic governance. His work is essential reading for students and researchers seeking to understand the social life of algorithms and the hidden politics of computation.