Bartlett, Jamie

The People Vs Tech: How theinternet is killing democracy(and how we save it)

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ISBN 13:: 9781785039065
author:: Bartlett, Jamie
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Ebury Press
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2018
Pages:: 256
Dimensions:: 19.8 x 12.6 centimetres
Genre:: Nonfiction, Technology, Social Aspects,
Condition:: New
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The People Vs Tech: How the Internet is Killing Democracy (and how We Save It) In this urgent polemic, Jamie Bartlett argues that our unquestioning embrace of big tech has led to the erosion of democracy. By examining the impact of technology on our political system, Bartlett reveals how the building blocks of democracy are being slowly removed. The digital revolution has brought about significant changes in the way we live our lives, but at what cost? The middle class is being eroded, sovereign authority and civil society are weakened, and citizens are losing their critical faculties. To save democracy, Bartlett identifies six key pillars that must be upheld: becoming active citizens, upholding a shared democratic culture, protecting free elections, promoting equality, safeguarding competitive and civic freedoms, and trusting in a sovereign authority. By understanding the threat posed by big tech and taking action to address it, we can reclaim our democratic system and build a more equitable future.

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