The Power of Ideas: A History of Technological Thoughts on Digital Economics

This book is the first academic monograph to discuss the histories of thoughts and ideas related to the development of digital economics. It aims to discuss the ideas influencing the development of digital economics and the evolution of related theories and thoughts through interdisciplinary research. The human society, society is in a stage of major historic transition and enters the digital world to develop the artificial world. The development of digital economics is characterized by the deep interaction between the real and the virtual worlds, and the key triggering this paradigm reform is the evolution of ideas since the modern times. The book is significant in understanding the nature of paradigm evolution related to the development of digital economics from the perspective of complex science and interdisciplinary systematic researches. It will be helpful to understand the underlying logic of the ideas constructed by the thinkers in different fields.

Format: Hardback
Length: 178 pages
Publication date: 09 December 2022
Publisher: Springer Verlag, Singapore

This groundbreaking academic monograph stands as the first comprehensive exploration of the histories of thoughts and ideas related to the development of digital economics, offering a unique perspective from the realm of the history of ideas. Its primary objective is to conduct research by drawing upon interdisciplinary methodologies, delving into the ideas that have influenced the evolution of digital economics and examining the corresponding theories and thoughts. As humanity embarks on a significant historical transition, entering the digital realm with the overarching goal of creating artificial worlds, the development of digital economics is characterized by a profound interplay between the real and virtual realms. The catalyst for this paradigm reform lies in the evolution of ideas since the modern era. While rooted in the field of computer science, these thoughts also intersect with philosophy, ethics, communication, and economics, making them integral to understanding the depth and complexity of this discipline. Consequently, the insights gained from researching the history of ideas related to digital economics are essential in fully comprehending the profound implications of this field. If computationalism can be considered the most significant paradigm evolution in natural science, interdisciplinary complex science emerges as the most significant paradigm shift in social science. In this context, this book assumes a paramount significance in unraveling the nature of paradigm evolution associated with the development of digital economics from the perspective of complex science and interdisciplinary systematic research. While digital economics is still in its formative stages, this book primarily seeks to chronicle the thoughts and perspectives of this discipline, with the hope that readers will gain a deeper understanding of the influence of ideas from the past on shaping the disciplines of the present and future as they explore this novel field.

Weight: 471g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9789811945731
Edition number: 1st ed. 2022