Epistemic Capture: Big Tech Power vs The State

The article analyzes the concept of epistemic capture, distinguishing it from classical corruption. The author argues that modern states are becoming dependent on Big Tech not through secret agreements, but through a structural asymmetry of knowledge and resources. By adopting the language and tools of the technology sector, regulators begin to define problems from the perspective of the entities they are meant to oversee. Using the example of the Narwhal project from Barack Obama's campaign and the role of Eric Schmidt, the text illustrates the process of convergence between politics and Silicon Valley. This phenomenon leads to a situation in which the infrastructural power of corporations shapes the conceptual frameworks of public administration, limiting the state's ability to independently model digital regulations.