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Is the Internet a Destabilizing Force in Our Politics?

Collision Conference via YouTube

Overview

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Explore the impact of the internet on political systems in this thought-provoking 23-minute conference talk from Collision Conference. Join Emily Ekins from the Cato Institute, Teddy Goff from Hillary for America, and Molly Wood from Marketplace as they delve into the historical perspective of technology's influence on politics, the changing role of experts, and the democratization of expertise. Examine how movements like Black Lives Matter have leveraged online platforms, and consider the implications of treating voters as consumers. Gain insights into potential solutions for navigating the complex relationship between the internet and modern politics.

Syllabus

Introduction
Who is the Cato Institute
Is the internet a destabilizing force
Historical perspective
How technology has changed politics
The role of experts
democratization of expertise
black lives matter
selling the consumer
solutions

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Collision Conference

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