Blockchains Philosophy, Towards a New International Digital Social Contract
From Information Systems to Blockchains, Convergence in Legal and Fiscal Sciences, Economics and Management
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https://doi.org/10.68825/f2m93s90Keywords:
Blockchains, Big Data, International Law, Social Contract, Digital LawAbstract
This paper reviews some of the basic concepts, theories and philosophical visions associated with information systems in the modern era, especially the blockchains and digital currencies, as one of the most recent innovations in this era that contributed, directly or indirectly, to the effects and changes in the various vital fields in society.
The paper provides narration, interpretation, and simplification of some distinct and hidden characteristics of information systems, blockchains and digital currencies from a professional perspective specialized in computer science with research and analysis of the extent of overlap and correlation in between with administration, economics, legal sciences and the resultant development in the philosophy and concepts of administration, economic and legal systems in different societies.
This paper includes some questions, hidden key ideas and critical visions from a neutral, multidisciplinary perspective related to the issue of blockchains and digital currencies and its act on distinct fields. Some of which may be practical ideas and some of which may be philosophical ideas or just theories difficult to apply, but it might be seen as an invitation to a deep thinking on this issue from various aspects which may open new horizons that can contribute to an in-depth understanding of blockchains. Also, it may help for establishing a comprehensive integrated digital philosophy to deal with it, resolving the ongoing controversy, and solve interlocking and interrelated problems brought by this nascent technology in the areas of Administration. Economics, Law and even the other vital fields in society.
From a Long-term vision, this paper tries to recognize the changes in the philosophy of the traditional or classical social contract, which concluded between peoples and authorities in each country, and the emergence of the features of the new social contract, which concluded between peoples and technology companies, in a way that makes it necessary to think about reforming and developing the digital philosophy and strategy and correcting its path with a new strategic goal of establishing a so called "International Digital Social Contract" and "Digital International Law" that aims to organize all digital issues around the world.
This paper was previously published as Chapter 16 in a book specializing in law, economics, and information systems within the European Union; an abstract of the research is republished in this issue.
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