>>Algorithms in the public sphere: the fear of «coded gaze» and science communication

Abstract: The development and rapid integration of digital technologies into everyday activities is often accompanied by narratives about the impact of algorithms on social reality. In recent years, concerns have grown regarding the future of algorithmic governance, as the expansion of automated decision-making systems in education, work, and institutional processes has exposed the racial, gender, and class biases embedded in the design and data of these algorithms. This article maps the related public discourse and examines the algorithmic imaginaries that characterize different fields of public debate and academic research, with the aim of reconstructing the critical discourse surrounding algorithms. In an effort to move beyond narratives of technophobia and technophilia, the article places scientific communication at the center of the discussion and highlights the role it can play in fostering dialogue about the digital transformation of society.