Learn about democracy and tyranny in cyberspace through this lecture from Kyoto University's Introduction to Socioeconomics course, delivered by Associate Professor Ken Sakade from the Graduate School of Public Policy. Explore the complex relationship between democratic and tyrannical systems in digital spaces, examine the Kojève-Strauss debate on tyranny, and understand the concept of Confucian democracy. The lecture begins with foundational concepts of cyber governance, delves into philosophical discussions about political systems, and concludes with insights into Confucian democratic principles. Gain valuable perspective on how traditional political theories apply to modern digital environments and discover pathways for further study in socioeconomics.