Il diritto imperfetto: la lotta della scienza giuridica con la perfezione della tecnica

The essay delves into the evolving dynamic between law and technology. Highlighting the movement away from juridical formalism towards a more liberated understanding of law, it reflects on the foundational work of Hermann Kantorowicz and the critical perspective towards a technologically driven society outlined by Friedrich G. Jünger. The core argument revolves around the essential humanistic aspect of law, emphasizing its roots in communication and interpretation, and its inherent resistance to being fully encapsulated within the rigid frameworks of computational logic. Pietropaoli warns of the potential dehumanization and depersonalization of the legal process in an era dominated by digital automation and artificial intelligence, advocating for the preservation of the legal domain's imperfection as a testament to its human-centric foundation. The essay asserts that the essence of law lies in its pursuit of justice, a quality that cannot be fully replicated or replaced by technological perfection, thereby calling for a balance that respects the unique human qualities of jurisprudence.