Pathetic dot theory

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The basic illustration of the pathetic dot theory

The pathetic dot theory or the New Chicago School theory was introduced by

social norms, the market
, and architecture (technical infrastructure).

Theory

Lessig identifies four forces that constrain our actions: the law, social norms, the market, and architecture.

ex ante.[1]

The theory has been formally called by Lessig in 1998 "The New Chicago School", and can be seen as a theory of regulation.[1][2]

The theory can be applied to many aspects of life (such as how

computer code that underlies all software – is created by humans, whereas in the real world much of the architecture, based on laws of physics, biology, and major social and cultural forces, is beyond our control.[1] Lessig sees code as an important force that should be of interest to the wider public, and not only to the programmers.[3] He notes the importance of how technology-mediated architecture, such as coded software, can affect and regulate our behavior.[4]
Lessig wrote:

[The code] will present the greatest threat to both liberal and libertarian ideals, as well as their greatest promise. We can build, or architect, or code cyberspace to protect values that we believe are fundamental. Or we can build, or architect, or code cyberspace to allow those values to disappear. There is no middle ground. There is no choice that does not include some kind of building. Code is never found; it is only ever made, and only ever made by us.[5]

See also

References

  1. ^
    ISBN 978-0-85793-611-0
    . Retrieved March 19, 2013.
  2. ^
    JSTOR 10.1086/468039
    .
  3. ISBN 978-0-415-24217-2
    . Retrieved March 19, 2013.
  4. ISBN 978-1-4020-7488-2
    . Retrieved March 19, 2013.
  5. ^ Lessig, Lawrence (December 11, 2006). "Code Is Law / Code 2.0". Socialtext.net. Retrieved March 19, 2013.

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