The Missing Link (Jodi Dean)

Jodi Dean's concept of "The Missing Link" refers to the idea that digital technologies, especially social media, have created a new form of collective identity and political engagement. It signifies the connection or bridge between individual consciousness and mass action, emphasizing how digital communication fosters a shared sense of community and activism. However, Dean also highlights the risks, such as superficial engagement or manipulation, illustrating that while technology can unite people for political purposes, it can also undermine genuine collective power if not critically engaged with.