Democracy relies not only on institutions, but also on discourse. Yet, far from fulfilling its promise to deepen and broaden discourse, the internet has narrowed and distorted it, thereby severing the link between expression and emancipation.
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Democracy relies not only on institutions, but also on discourse. Yet, far from fulfilling its promise to deepen and broaden discourse, the internet has narrowed and distorted it, thereby severing the link between expression and emancipation.
In a world of push notifications, targeted advertising, and 24/7 connectivity – a world where virtually every moment is supposed to be productive and profitable – doing nothing can feel both impossible and like a moral failing. In fact, it is essential not only to individual well-being, but also to societal health and economic sustainability.
The New Postnormal
Democracy relies not only on institutions, but also on discourse. Yet, far from fulfilling its promise to deepen and broaden discourse, the internet has narrowed and distorted it, thereby severing the link between expression and emancipation.
