Authority versus Agency in Digital Environments
The transition from traditional print literacy to digital environments forces a fundamental reassessment of academic authority [1]. While French academic traditions have historically relied on institutional gatekeeping to ensure rigor, digital platforms introduce decentralized authorship models that challenge these norms [2]. The analysis reveals that while institutions continue to provide the framework for legitimacy, the speed and accessibility of digital media necessitate a re-evaluation of how free expression is protected against the constraints of both the industry and traditional oversight [3].