Descriptif
This course introduces the relationship between political sciences, geopolitics, and information and communication technologies (ICT), drawing on foundational political sciences concepts (from Max Weber to Lucien Sfez). It delves into how ICT is impacting political landscapes, international relations, and the challenges posed by GenAI and the Cyber space, in an evolving information environment.
Objectifs pédagogiques
By the end of this course, students will be able to:
- Use a few Political Sciences concepts to analyze real-world case studies of ICT and geopolitics.
- Assess the role of ICT in geopolitical strategies and international conflicts.
- Understand the challenges of information/disinformation and surveillance in the digital age.
Diplôme(s) concerné(s)
- MScT-Double Degree Data and Finance (DDDF)
- MScT-Environmental Engineering and Sustainability Management
- MScT-Internet of Things : Innovation and Management Program (IoT)
- MScT-Data Science for Business
- MScT-Data and Economics for Public Policy (DEPP)
- MScT-Cybersecurity (CyS)
- MScT-Artificial Intelligence and Advanced Visual Computing
- MScT-Economics, Data Analytics and Corporate Finance
- MScT-Energy Environment : Science Technology & Management
- MScT-Economics for Smart Cities and Climate Policy
Parcours de rattachement
- MScT EDACF - Semestre 4
- MScT EESM - Semestre 2
- MScT EDACF - Semestre 2
- MScT DSB - Semestre 1
- MScT CyS - Semestre 4
- MScT IOT - Semestre 2
- MScT IOT - Semestre 4
- MScT AI-ViC - Semestre 3
- MScT AI-ViC - Semestre 2
- MScT STEEM - Semestre 2
- MScT STEEM - Semestre 4
- MScT EESM - Semestre 4
- MScT ESCLiP - Semestre 2
- MScT ESCLiP - Semestre 4
- MScT DEPP - Semestre 2
- MScT-DDDF-S1 - MScT DDDF - Semestre 2
Objectifs de développement durable
ODD 9 Industrie, Innovation et Infrastructure, ODD 10 Inégalités réduites, ODD 11 Villes et communautés durables, ODD 12 Consommation et production responsables, ODD 16 Paix, justice et institutions efficaces, ODD 8 Travail décent et croissance économique.Format des notes
Numérique sur 20Littérale/grade réduitPour les étudiants du diplôme MScT-Data Science for Business
Vos modalités d'acquisition :
We will have 2 written test assignments after each 6 lectures.
We will not grade based on attendance.
Examples of Test subjects:
- As a Pro sovereign Member of the French parliament, write a 2 pages maximum letter, to the Prime Minister of France, on the challenges you see for France to host several Pacific ocean submarine cables owned by Google/Alphabet in French Polynesia.
- In what way Climate change, as a topic, would be a good illustration of Max Weber’s The Scientist and the Politician essay? Write a 2 columns table of each vocation list of arguments in your view.
- Regarding the digital sovereignty debate, write an Op-Ed of 1.500 to 2.200 characters about: Is the European Union autonomous enough in ICT or more a “digital colony” of the USA ? Take your side.
- Write a short text for a petition to get signed online and in the streets + Propose 3 short slogans or catchy words or songs to attract people online or in the streets. The theme of the petition is: “Stop GenAI. GenAI is creating killer robots or drones. Stop GenAI.” We recommend using symbols and references of your choice.
- Crédits ECTS acquis : 1.5 ECTS
Pour les étudiants du diplôme MScT-Internet of Things : Innovation and Management Program (IoT)
Vos modalités d'acquisition :
We will have 2 written test assignments after each 6 lectures.
We will not grade based on attendance.
Examples of Test subjects:
- As a Pro sovereign Member of the French parliament, write a 2 pages maximum letter, to the Prime Minister of France, on the challenges you see for France to host several Pacific ocean submarine cables owned by Google/Alphabet in French Polynesia.
- In what way Climate change, as a topic, would be a good illustration of Max Weber’s The Scientist and the Politician essay? Write a 2 columns table of each vocation list of arguments in your view.
- Regarding the digital sovereignty debate, write an Op-Ed of 1.500 to 2.200 characters about: Is the European Union autonomous enough in ICT or more a “digital colony” of the USA ? Take your side.
- Write a short text for a petition to get signed online and in the streets + Propose 3 short slogans or catchy words or songs to attract people online or in the streets. The theme of the petition is: “Stop GenAI. GenAI is creating killer robots or drones. Stop GenAI.” We recommend using symbols and references of your choice.
- Crédits ECTS acquis : 1.5 ECTS
La note obtenue rentre dans le calcul de votre GPA.
Pour les étudiants du diplôme MScT-Artificial Intelligence and Advanced Visual Computing
Vos modalités d'acquisition :
We will have 2 written test assignments after each 6 lectures.
We will not grade based on attendance.
Examples of Test subjects:
- As a Pro sovereign Member of the French parliament, write a 2 pages maximum letter, to the Prime Minister of France, on the challenges you see for France to host several Pacific ocean submarine cables owned by Google/Alphabet in French Polynesia.
- In what way Climate change, as a topic, would be a good illustration of Max Weber’s The Scientist and the Politician essay? Write a 2 columns table of each vocation list of arguments in your view.
- Regarding the digital sovereignty debate, write an Op-Ed of 1.500 to 2.200 characters about: Is the European Union autonomous enough in ICT or more a “digital colony” of the USA ? Take your side.
- Write a short text for a petition to get signed online and in the streets + Propose 3 short slogans or catchy words or songs to attract people online or in the streets. The theme of the petition is: “Stop GenAI. GenAI is creating killer robots or drones. Stop GenAI.” We recommend using symbols and references of your choice.
- Crédits ECTS acquis : 1.5 ECTS
La note obtenue rentre dans le calcul de votre GPA.
Pour les étudiants du diplôme MScT-Energy Environment : Science Technology & Management
Vos modalités d'acquisition :
We will have 2 written test assignments after each 6 lectures.
We will not grade based on attendance.
Examples of Test subjects:
- As a Pro sovereign Member of the French parliament, write a 2 pages maximum letter, to the Prime Minister of France, on the challenges you see for France to host several Pacific ocean submarine cables owned by Google/Alphabet in French Polynesia.
- In what way Climate change, as a topic, would be a good illustration of Max Weber’s The Scientist and the Politician essay? Write a 2 columns table of each vocation list of arguments in your view.
- Regarding the digital sovereignty debate, write an Op-Ed of 1.500 to 2.200 characters about: Is the European Union autonomous enough in ICT or more a “digital colony” of the USA ? Take your side.
- Write a short text for a petition to get signed online and in the streets + Propose 3 short slogans or catchy words or songs to attract people online or in the streets. The theme of the petition is: “Stop GenAI. GenAI is creating killer robots or drones. Stop GenAI.” We recommend using symbols and references of your choice.
- Crédits ECTS acquis : 1.5 ECTS
La note obtenue rentre dans le calcul de votre GPA.
Pour les étudiants du diplôme MScT-Economics, Data Analytics and Corporate Finance
Vos modalités d'acquisition :
We will have 2 written test assignments after each 6 lectures.
We will not grade based on attendance.
Examples of Test subjects:
- As a Pro sovereign Member of the French parliament, write a 2 pages maximum letter, to the Prime Minister of France, on the challenges you see for France to host several Pacific ocean submarine cables owned by Google/Alphabet in French Polynesia.
- In what way Climate change, as a topic, would be a good illustration of Max Weber’s The Scientist and the Politician essay? Write a 2 columns table of each vocation list of arguments in your view.
- Regarding the digital sovereignty debate, write an Op-Ed of 1.500 to 2.200 characters about: Is the European Union autonomous enough in ICT or more a “digital colony” of the USA ? Take your side.
- Write a short text for a petition to get signed online and in the streets + Propose 3 short slogans or catchy words or songs to attract people online or in the streets. The theme of the petition is: “Stop GenAI. GenAI is creating killer robots or drones. Stop GenAI.” We recommend using symbols and references of your choice.
- Crédits ECTS acquis : 1.5 ECTS
La note obtenue rentre dans le calcul de votre GPA.
Pour les étudiants du diplôme MScT-Cybersecurity (CyS)
Vos modalités d'acquisition :
We will have 2 written test assignments after each 6 lectures.
We will not grade based on attendance.
Examples of Test subjects:
- As a Pro sovereign Member of the French parliament, write a 2 pages maximum letter, to the Prime Minister of France, on the challenges you see for France to host several Pacific ocean submarine cables owned by Google/Alphabet in French Polynesia.
- In what way Climate change, as a topic, would be a good illustration of Max Weber’s The Scientist and the Politician essay? Write a 2 columns table of each vocation list of arguments in your view.
- Regarding the digital sovereignty debate, write an Op-Ed of 1.500 to 2.200 characters about: Is the European Union autonomous enough in ICT or more a “digital colony” of the USA ? Take your side.
- Write a short text for a petition to get signed online and in the streets + Propose 3 short slogans or catchy words or songs to attract people online or in the streets. The theme of the petition is: “Stop GenAI. GenAI is creating killer robots or drones. Stop GenAI.” We recommend using symbols and references of your choice.
- Crédits ECTS acquis : 1.5 ECTS
La note obtenue rentre dans le calcul de votre GPA.
Pour les étudiants du diplôme MScT-Environmental Engineering and Sustainability Management
Vos modalités d'acquisition :
We will have 2 written test assignments after each 6 lectures.
We will not grade based on attendance.
Examples of Test subjects:
- As a Pro sovereign Member of the French parliament, write a 2 pages maximum letter, to the Prime Minister of France, on the challenges you see for France to host several Pacific ocean submarine cables owned by Google/Alphabet in French Polynesia.
- In what way Climate change, as a topic, would be a good illustration of Max Weber’s The Scientist and the Politician essay? Write a 2 columns table of each vocation list of arguments in your view.
- Regarding the digital sovereignty debate, write an Op-Ed of 1.500 to 2.200 characters about: Is the European Union autonomous enough in ICT or more a “digital colony” of the USA ? Take your side.
- Write a short text for a petition to get signed online and in the streets + Propose 3 short slogans or catchy words or songs to attract people online or in the streets. The theme of the petition is: “Stop GenAI. GenAI is creating killer robots or drones. Stop GenAI.” We recommend using symbols and references of your choice.
- Crédits ECTS acquis : 1.5 ECTS
La note obtenue rentre dans le calcul de votre GPA.
Pour les étudiants du diplôme MScT-Economics for Smart Cities and Climate Policy
Vos modalités d'acquisition :
We will have 2 written test assignments after each 6 lectures.
We will not grade based on attendance.
Examples of Test subjects:
- As a Pro sovereign Member of the French parliament, write a 2 pages maximum letter, to the Prime Minister of France, on the challenges you see for France to host several Pacific ocean submarine cables owned by Google/Alphabet in French Polynesia.
- In what way Climate change, as a topic, would be a good illustration of Max Weber’s The Scientist and the Politician essay? Write a 2 columns table of each vocation list of arguments in your view.
- Regarding the digital sovereignty debate, write an Op-Ed of 1.500 to 2.200 characters about: Is the European Union autonomous enough in ICT or more a “digital colony” of the USA ? Take your side.
- Write a short text for a petition to get signed online and in the streets + Propose 3 short slogans or catchy words or songs to attract people online or in the streets. The theme of the petition is: “Stop GenAI. GenAI is creating killer robots or drones. Stop GenAI.” We recommend using symbols and references of your choice.
- Crédits ECTS acquis : 1.5 ECTS
La note obtenue rentre dans le calcul de votre GPA.
Pour les étudiants du diplôme MScT-Data and Economics for Public Policy (DEPP)
Vos modalités d'acquisition :
We will have 2 written test assignments after each 6 lectures.
We will not grade based on attendance.
Examples of Test subjects:
- As a Pro sovereign Member of the French parliament, write a 2 pages maximum letter, to the Prime Minister of France, on the challenges you see for France to host several Pacific ocean submarine cables owned by Google/Alphabet in French Polynesia.
- In what way Climate change, as a topic, would be a good illustration of Max Weber’s The Scientist and the Politician essay? Write a 2 columns table of each vocation list of arguments in your view.
- Regarding the digital sovereignty debate, write an Op-Ed of 1.500 to 2.200 characters about: Is the European Union autonomous enough in ICT or more a “digital colony” of the USA ? Take your side.
- Write a short text for a petition to get signed online and in the streets + Propose 3 short slogans or catchy words or songs to attract people online or in the streets. The theme of the petition is: “Stop GenAI. GenAI is creating killer robots or drones. Stop GenAI.” We recommend using symbols and references of your choice.
- Crédits ECTS acquis : 1.5 ECTS
Pour les étudiants du diplôme MScT-Double Degree Data and Finance (DDDF)
Vos modalités d'acquisition :
We will have 2 written test assignments after each 6 lectures.
We will not grade based on attendance.
Examples of Test subjects:
- As a Pro sovereign Member of the French parliament, write a 2 pages maximum letter, to the Prime Minister of France, on the challenges you see for France to host several Pacific ocean submarine cables owned by Google/Alphabet in French Polynesia.
- In what way Climate change, as a topic, would be a good illustration of Max Weber’s The Scientist and the Politician essay? Write a 2 columns table of each vocation list of arguments in your view.
- Regarding the digital sovereignty debate, write an Op-Ed of 1.500 to 2.200 characters about: Is the European Union autonomous enough in ICT or more a “digital colony” of the USA ? Take your side.
- Write a short text for a petition to get signed online and in the streets + Propose 3 short slogans or catchy words or songs to attract people online or in the streets. The theme of the petition is: “Stop GenAI. GenAI is creating killer robots or drones. Stop GenAI.” We recommend using symbols and references of your choice.
- Crédits ECTS acquis : 1.5 ECTS
Programme détaillé
The course consists of ten 2-hour lectures, each focusing on a specific theme:
- Foundational Concepts of Political Sciences: The lecture will draw upon fundamental political sciences concepts, starting with Weber's definitions of the State and the disenchantment of the World.
Use case: Climate change or GenAI/FacialRecognition.
- Political Sciences X Realpolitik : Examining the different types of power (hard, soft) and the role of symbols. A Weberian prediction meeting a Sfezerian concept.
. Use case: The Russian war in Ukraine and Desinformation Warfare. TBC
- Political Sciences X Capitalism (& Geopolitics) : Students will be introduced to Max Weber, David Ricardo and Adam Smith most known theories.
. Use case : the post-Covid and Ukraine re-industrialization momentum, or the end of Ricardo and the Invisible Hand.
- Internet X Physical World The Internet is very physical, not at all virtual. It is fiber optic cables that run across the world and the oceans. And at the end of the cables, we find data centers. This is also the best place to listen to others, to spy on them.
. Use Case: Shortage of AI Chips or, SubSea cables expansion.
- Internet X Cloud What is the Cloud ? How is AI cloud-based ? From hyperscale to the platformisation of distribution and global trade. While raising legitimate concerns in terms of concentration of the sector.
. Use Case: Amazon and AWS Stories
- Internet X Politics : The Digital Transformation of Political Processes and disinformation campaigns: How ICT affects elections, political communication, and citizen engagement. Examining the spread of fake news, propaganda, and the manipulation of public opinion online.
. Use case: The US 2024 presidential elections or the ICT Sovereignty debate in the EU
- Exam / Test
- Cloud X Generative AI: Cloud computing and generative AI have formed a powerful partnership, accelerating innovation and accessibility in artificial intelligence.
. Use Case : The French Mistral AI and its political support.
- AI X Copyright: Right holders advocating for fair compensation and protection against unauthorized use of their works by AI Large Language Models (LLMs).
. Use Case: Partnership of OpenAI and the World association of news publishers.
- Digital Policies part 1 / CyberSecurity & Privacy: How governments are balancing national security concerns with individual rights in the age of AI and mass data collection.
. Use case : Edward Snowden case
- Digital Policies part 2 / Sustainability & Energy: How governments are balancing these vital issues ? Will AI save the World from Climate change and super power conflicts ?
. Use case : Data Centers not welcomed in the Netherlands.
- Exam / Test