Does more digitalisation lead to more democracy?
New communication technologies are bringing people closer together across vast geographical distances. Never before has it been so easy to get information, exchange views and help shape the opinion-forming process. Thanks to the short communication channels, more opinions could be brought in and listened to when making decisions. Digital participation thus has the potential to restructure many areas of life. For example, the organisation of companies could become more participatory and thus overcome steep hierarchies. But the way we participate in the political system could also change. Can we have a direct say in more areas in the future? If so, does this always lead to a better result?
