The Power of Communication and Relation with Humans Rights in Informational-Cognitive Capitalism

Abstract

This article analyzes the fundamental elements of informational-cognitive capitalism, affirming that we are in a new context largely characterized by the production of immaterial symbols, the action of knowledge upon itself and its dissemination through networks. The main goal is to construct an analysis in which the cognitive power, the communication, the construction and placement of discourses in public opinion from the new information and communication technologies are used as tools to configure our understanding and practical exercise of humans rights in the dominant system. In light of this, the article examines new actions in intersubjective communication that are posed in response from various social groups which seek counterhegemonic transformation.