To the issue of the ideological function of the state in the digital era

Abstract

Introduction. With the development of scientific and technological progress and the gradual increase in the popularity of digital technologies, the state was forced to adapt to changing conditions and search for new ways of the informational impact on society. Modern technologies allow the state to successfully fulfil its ideological function through various Internet resources, social networks and other services. Nevertheless, in case of misuse and excessive ideological influence on society, there is a threat of establishing a totalitarian state, which, using modern technologies, will be able to establish full control over society and the individual.Purpose. The purpose of this paper is to examine the impact of digitalisation on the ideological function of the state, and to describe the probable threats that this process may bring.Methodology. The following methods were used: comparative-legal method, formal-logical, analysis, synthesis.Results. The main aspects that show the impact of digitalization on the fulfilment of the ideological function by the state are outlined, the threat of building digital totalitarianism is described.Conclusion. The state, exercising its ideological function aimed at forming value orientations, preserving unity within society and increasing the legitimacy of the state itself, has acquired significant opportunities in modern conditions. However, on the opposite side there is threat of establishing a totalitarian state with the only accepted and permitted ideology and a multitude of tools, including digital ones, for its dissemination and protection.Authors' contributions. Sections 1, 4, 5 prepared by A.E. Evstratov; sections 2, 3 prepared by Zh.A. Shugulbaev. In all other respects, authors made equivalent contributions to the publication.