Elena Ziliotti

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Elena Ziliotti is a political theorist whose research explores the intersections of democratic theory, comparative political thought, and the ethics of emerging technologies. Her most-cited work, the 2023 paper "1: Introduction," lays the groundwork for understanding how technologies can be "socially disruptive"—challenging not only institutions and practices but also our foundational beliefs and conceptual categories. This contribution, while early in its citation trajectory (5 citations), signals a growing influence in debates on technology's role in reshaping democratic governance. Ziliotti's broader scholarship examines how non-Western political traditions, particularly Confucian thought, can inform contemporary democratic theory, offering innovative critiques of liberal democratic frameworks. Her work is notable for bridging analytic and comparative political philosophy, pushing scholars to reconsider how societies adapt to rapid technological change while maintaining democratic accountability. By foregrounding the ethical and social disruptions caused by technology, Ziliotti provides a vital lens for understanding the normative challenges of our time—a perspective that is increasingly cited by researchers in political theory, science and technology studies, and applied ethics.