Internet kansalaisten politiikassa

Authors

• Pertti Lappalainen

Abstract

Experience is a basic element of political action. This paper departs from the concept of experi­ence as defined by John Dewey. After that I briefly introduce the idea of political style as a way for political actors to stand out from other actors. The most essential aspect here is what I have chosen to call the ”politgenicity” of action. I then move on to discuss a style of political activity enabled by the Internet, that is, public involvement. It is a distinct alternative to political action, which is analysed in the context of the Internet. I argue that the Internet is a forum of opportuni­ties for multiple political styles; it enables contingent action and new political activities.