Peaceful Use of Lasers in Space : Context-Based Legitimacy in
Global Governance of Large Technical Systems

J 2021

Peaceful Use of Lasers in Space : Context-Based Legitimacy in Global Governance of Large Technical Systems

BOHÁČEK, Petr, Pavel DUFEK and Nikola SCHMIDT

Basic information

Original name

Peaceful Use of Lasers in Space : Context-Based Legitimacy in Global Governance of Large Technical Systems

Authors

BOHÁČEK, Petr, Pavel DUFEK and Nikola SCHMIDT

Edition

Alternatives: Global, Local, Political, Thousand Oaks, SAGE Publications, 2021, 0304-3754

Other information

Language

English

Type of outcome

Článek v odborném periodiku

Field of Study

50601 Political science

Country of publisher

United States of America

Confidentiality degree

není předmětem státního či obchodního tajemství

References:

Article on publishers's website

Impact factor

Impact factor: 2.000

Organization unit

Faculty of Social Studies

DOI

http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/03043754211039624

UT WoS

000691982800001

Keywords (in Czech)

globální vládnutí; velké technické systémy; demokratické dilema; bezpečnostní studia

Keywords in English

global governance; large technical systems; space policy; democratic dilemma; security studies

Abstract

V originále

Technology offers unique sets of opportunities, from human flourishing to civilization survival, but also challenges, from partial misuse to global apocalypse. Yet technology is shaped by the social environment in which it is developed and used, prompting questions about its desirable governance format. In this context, we look at governance challenges of large technical systems, specifically the peaceful use of high-power lasers in space, in order to propose a conceptual framework for legitimate global governance. Specifically, we adopt a context-based approach to legitimacy to address the trade-offs between effectiveness (output legitimacy) and inclusivity (input legitimacy) in the governance of large technical systems. We show that distinguishing two basic phases of space laser policy which call for different legitimacy criteria helps balance out the trade-offs without sacrificing either effectiveness or inclusivity. Finally, we construe LTSs’ governance as a tool for creating globally networked spaces which may enable coordinated global democratic governance.

Citovat

BOHÁČEK, Petr, Pavel DUFEK and Nikola SCHMIDT. Peaceful Use of Lasers in Space : Context-Based Legitimacy in Global Governance of Large Technical Systems. Alternatives: Global, Local, Political. Thousand Oaks: SAGE Publications, 2021, vol. 46, No 3, p. 63-85. ISSN 0304-3754. Available from: https://dx.doi.org/10.1177/03043754211039624.

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BOHÁČEK, Petr, Pavel DUFEK and Nikola SCHMIDT. Peaceful Use of Lasers in Space : Context-Based Legitimacy in Global Governance of Large Technical Systems. \textit{Alternatives: Global, Local, Political}. Thousand Oaks: SAGE Publications, 2021, vol.~46, No~3, p.~63-85. ISSN~0304-3754. Available from: https://dx.doi.org/10.1177/03043754211039624.

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