Digitalisierung mit der Brechstange - Digital Exclusion in Germany

Explore a thought-provoking 40-minute conference talk from the 38th Chaos Communication Congress (38C3) examining the challenges of forced digitalization in Germany. Delve into the reality that 5% of Germans aged 16-74 remain offline, whether by choice or circumstance, while public services increasingly move to digital-only platforms. Learn about the demographic patterns of digital exclusion, affecting primarily older, poor, female, disabled, and non-academic populations, as well as those in non-computer-based occupations. Examine how even tech-savvy individuals struggle with digital services due to technical limitations like dead batteries or poor network coverage. Understand the German government's carrot-and-stick approach to digitalization, including digital-only benefits that further marginalize vulnerable populations. Consider how this forced digitalization, rather than simplifying life, contributes to social division and inequality. Discover concrete examples of online-only services, their implementation challenges, and potential solutions for creating a more inclusive digital transformation that leaves no one behind.