Dossier
Citizenship, Internet and Democracy
We ask ourselves whether the public space created by the new digital media and the social media networks can function as a true sphere of thought and collective action, with a real impact on politics, at a time when the traditional media are experiencing an economic and legitimacy crisis.
Technology
Fake News: Sharing is Caring
Sandra Álvaro
Algorithmic filter bubbles on the Internet limit the diversity of viewpoints we see and make it easier to spread fabricated information.
Technology
Governments Against the Networks. Freedom of Expression on the Internet
Ferran Esteve
In response to the growing importance of the social media networks for activism, governments are increasing their control over Internet platforms and users.
Commons
Technology
Technological Sovereignty? Democracy, Data and Governance in the Digital Era
Gemma Galdon
Technological sovereignty must become another pillar on which to gradually construct and consolidate a new technological model that is ethical, responsible and civic.
Technology
#Machine controls the power
Karma Peiró
Thoughts about 'Citizenship, Internet and Democracy'.
“The Internet can empower groups whose aims are in fact antithetical to democracy.”
“The Internet has brought democracy to so many other things. It’s about time the Internet brought democracy to democracy.”
