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The Digital Republic: On Freedom and Democracy in the 21st Century
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A groundbreaking blueprint on addressing the unaccountable power of digital technology by one of the most promising and cogent voices in law and public policy.The time has come to deal with the unaccountable power of digital technology. Early efforts at regulation have been confused, contradictory, and often counterproductive. Yet no single person or government has a plan of action. In The Digital Republic, acclaimed author and barrister Jamie Susskind popular tackles one of the biggest political and social questions of our time. He explores how developments in AI, big data, social media and other technologies are having a profound effect on politics—and what that means for our societies. The Digital Republic is a call for political change, touching on the deepest issues of who we are and what we value most. He will take readers on a journey through a new system of ideas and governance—a digital republic—offering a vision of a world that is freer and fairer than our own. With a truly global outlook, Jamie's work is steeped in the tradition of republican thought, from ancient Greece and Rome to revolutionary France, illuminated by the most charismatic thinkers and ideas in European political history. Inspired by the great political essays of the past, from Rousseau's Social Contract, Mill's On Liberty, and Hamilton and Madison's Federalist Papers, The Digital Republic is a landmark work that will challenge us to as we look towards the future.
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"It's time for a change, and The Digital Republic is a good place to start."
"As we take on the task of pushing back against the internet's baleful influences — which we must — Susskind's intelligent book can serve as a valuable guide."
"Susskind provides historical background and philosophical underpinnings for a robust but admitted patchwork of efforts to get past political gridlock and on to adapting to the needs of the unfolding century."
"Susskind's analysis of inadequate government is well presented, though those who currently control the internet are unlikely to yield power unless compelled to do so."
"When Susskind addresses a specific topic in depth, his analysis and recommendations are worth taking seriously."
"But a lot of these topics deserve more than a couple of bites; they are far meatier and more complicated ..."
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