Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the evolution and characteristics of social risks associated with network technology in China over the past 30 years, emphasizing the need for proactive measures in data governance, capital operation, and political communication to mitigate these risks and enhance national security [2][3][32]. Group 1: Evolution of Network Technology - The internet era in China began in 1994, leading to a significant increase in internet users, reaching 1.108 billion by December 2024, with an internet penetration rate of 78.6% [3]. - Network technology has evolved through various stages: Web 1.0 (static pages), Web 2.0 (interactive platforms), Web 3.0 (decentralized systems), and Web 4.0 (AI and metaverse), each contributing to a complex interplay of benefits and risks [4]. Group 2: Social Benefits of Network Technology - Network technology enhances individual empowerment by facilitating knowledge flow and reshaping power structures, allowing users to influence public discourse [5]. - It stimulates individual potential by transforming users from passive recipients to active participants in information dissemination and resource allocation [5]. - The technology promotes market competition by increasing transparency and reducing information asymmetry, enabling users to make informed decisions [5]. Group 3: Negative Effects of Technological Evolution - The transition from single products to ecological platforms has led to chaotic competition among major platforms, resulting in resource misallocation [6]. - Users initially attracted by subsidies may later face monopolistic practices, including price discrimination and reduced market competition, which challenge the normal functioning of the market [7]. Group 4: Specific Manifestations of Social Risks - The rapid evolution of network technology has outpaced the ability of social institutions to adapt, leading to new social risks in data governance, capital, and political spheres [8]. Group 5: Data Governance Challenges - Over-collection of data and algorithmic control mechanisms pose significant risks, leading to information silos and echo chambers that distort public perception [10]. - The pervasive collection of personal data raises privacy concerns, resulting in decreased social trust and increased vulnerability to data exploitation [11]. Group 6: Capital-Driven Alienation - The intertwining of network technology and capital has led to monopolistic platforms that stifle competition and innovation, creating a market dominated by a few major players [14][15]. - The exploitation of digital labor through algorithmic control has raised concerns about workers' rights and the ethical implications of such practices [18]. Group 7: Political Intervention Risks - Network technology has been used to manipulate political discourse through social bots, impacting public opinion and political stability [20]. - Social media serves as a platform for mobilizing social movements, which can both empower citizens and pose risks to governance [22]. Group 8: Pathways for Risk Mitigation - Proactive measures are needed in value guidance, institutional regulation, technological empowerment, and multi-stakeholder governance to effectively address the social risks posed by network technology [23]. - Establishing a layered regulatory framework and ensuring data sovereignty are critical for protecting individual privacy and enhancing data security [25][26]. - Encouraging technological innovation while anticipating risks through simulation and predictive measures can help in managing future challenges [29][30].

作者介绍 ｜ PROFILE 罗德侠（Paul A. Laudicina）是国际公认的战略与商业政策权威专家，现任科尔尼管理咨询公司 荣誉主席，并担任其创立的科尔尼全球商业政策委员会名誉主席。在2006至2012年间，他曾执掌 科尔尼全球业务，出任首席执行官兼董事会主席。其职业生涯始于联合国系统，具有深厚的国际 组织背景。罗德侠先生拥有芝加哥大学政治学学位，现任该校国际管理科学院副院长，同时是美 国外交关系协会的重要成员。作为国际贸易政策领域的资深专家，他曾获邀加入拜登总统出口委 员会，参与美国最高层级的国际贸易政策咨询工作。2019年，其卓越的专业贡献获得业界高度认 可，被 授予《咨询》杂志终身成就奖 。 英文原文首发于福布斯管理专栏，此为译文。 在持续聆听诸多关于全球经济濒临崩溃边缘的分析后，一位与我相交多年的企业掌舵人近日致 电询问，希望我能为当前世界局势提供一个更为乐观（或至少不那么悲观）的视角。 作为管理学领域长期秉持乐观主义的学者——或许源于五年前我出版的那本题为Roadmap to a Brighter Future《通往光明未来的路线图》的管理学书籍——他认为我或许能为这片阴霾笼罩 的天地勾勒 ...