Digital Democracy and Technology Impact

The video discusses the dual impact of digital technologies on society. It highlights how powerful entities use these technologies to extract data, affecting privacy and autonomy. However, it also emphasizes the potential for digital tools to enhance democracy by enabling public participation and improving government responsiveness. The video concludes with the role of technology in monitoring environmental impacts and holding organizations accountable.

What is one way powerful entities misuse digital technologies?

• To improve educational content

• To enhance public services

• To extract data without consent

• To promote environmental awareness

Which companies are mentioned as examples of data extraction without consent?

• IBM and Oracle

• Facebook and Twitter

• Microsoft and Apple

• Google and Amazon

What is a potential danger of new information technology to democracy?

• Endangering functional democracy

• Enhancing educational systems

• Promoting cultural heritage

• Improving public health

What is one negative effect of algorithmic targeting in elections?

• Better policy making

• Misinformation and voter manipulation

• Enhanced public debates

• Increased voter turnout

What is a positive outcome of the digital communications revolution?

• Increased government surveillance

• Networking of citizens for accountability

• Higher taxes

• Reduced public participation

How can digital technologies empower the public?

• By creating concerned publics

• By limiting internet access

• By increasing data costs

• By restricting information flow

How can digital platforms enhance democracy?

• By increasing bureaucratic processes

• By promoting direct public participation

• By reducing government transparency

• By limiting public access to information

What is one way governments can use big data analysis?

• To limit internet access

• To predict public concerns

• To increase taxes

• To reduce public services

What is an example of a digital channel that helps maintain close contact with people?

• Newspapers

• Hotline system

• Radio

• Television

How are digital technologies used in environmental monitoring?

• To promote industrial growth

• To monitor and hold accountable damaging organizations

• To increase pollution

• To reduce environmental regulations