This course explores the transformative impact of technologies, artificial intelligence (AI), and data on political systems, governance, and civil society. It situates the current “digital revolution” within a broader historical context, examining how technological shifts – from the printing press to the telegraph – have long shaped political economy and state power. Students will critically analyze contemporary phenomena such as surveillance capitalism, gig economy, algorithmic bias, digital authoritarianism, and the role of social media in polarization and democracy. Beyond theoretical engagement, the course includes practical workshops where students learn essential digital skills, such as basic social media data extraction, data visualization, and digital security practices. The course aims to equip students with both the critical framework to understand the politics of technology and the practical tools to navigate the digital political landscape.