About Internet, Network Society and Politics. The emergence of digital governance

Abstract

Facing the revolutionary nature of Internet, capable of operating in real-time unit and globally, the author installs himself between the "Cyberoptimists" and the "Cyberpesimists" to postulate a more thoughtful attitude. The article discusses the complex interaction between Internet and changes in governance of societies by developing self-government issues such as declining state enforcement mechanisms and the importance of moving towards full integration of digital technologies to countries governance.