> But our societies cannot afford one more decade of these powerful tools fueling polarization, division and hatred.
You'd be surprised what we can "afford". Humans are a glutton for punishment.
RT: https://social.vivaldi.net/users/everton137/statuses/117542347610984214
It doesn't matter that Lula won if we cannot reduce the harm Big Tech platforms cause to billions of people every day.
Maybe Trump will suffer a major defeat in the midterms. Maybe democratic forces will continue to prevail over those seeking to undermine democracy.
But our societies cannot afford one more decade of these powerful tools fueling polarization, division and hatred.
Lula has an opportunity to make history by confronting this problem. I hope those advising him on digital policy recognize the significance of this moment.
Social media were supposed to connect us. Never in human history have we had so many opportunities to connect with people around the world, regardless of distance.
Yet the very platforms designed to bring us together are driving us apart.
