The Classifying Society: Power, Politics, and the Organization of Knowledge
Name of applicant
Jack Andersen
Title
Associate Professor
Institution
University of Copenhagen
Amount
DKK 940,342
Year
2025
Type of grant
Monograph Fellowships
Summary
The aim of the book 'The Classifying Society' is to show how digital systems classify us every day - from music and searches to politics and social ties. The book explains how classification shapes knowledge, power, and decisions. The expected outcome is a new understanding of classification as a political force that both reinforces inequalities and sheds light on democracy’s challenges.