Must-read report by PEW Research: Experts Say Digital Disruption Will Hurt Democracy

Many Experts Say Digital Disruption Will Hurt Democracy

Must-read report by PEW Research

I am diving into this new PEW report right now – really important stuff as I am preparing for my new 2020 Keynote Topic “The Future of Democracy”.

“Many Tech Experts Say Digital Disruption Will Hurt Democracy. About half predict that humans’ use of technology will weaken democracy between now and 2030 due to the speed and scope of reality distortion, the decline of journalism and the impact of surveillance capitalism. A third expect technology to strengthen democracy as reformers find ways to fight back against info-warriors and chaos. BY JANNA ANDERSON AND LEE RAINIE”. Read more here.

Author: Gerd Leonhard

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