Big Technology Podcast Why Elites Are Losing Trust — With Vivian Schiller
May 27, 2022
Vivian Schiller, executive director of Aspen Digital and former news head at Twitter and NPR, discusses the growing distrust of elites at the World Economic Forum in Davos. She delves into the 'Great Reset' and its implications for public perception, highlighting the disconnect between elites and the masses. The conversation also touches on corporate responsibility, the rise of unionization in tech, and the troubling relationship between social media platforms and news. Schiller emphasizes the importance of local journalism in combating disinformation and fostering trust.
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Davos and the Great Reset
- The World Economic Forum's "Great Reset" initiative aims to reshape societies and economies.
- This evokes distrust, as it seems elites are trying to maintain power.
Elitism Fuels Backlash
- The elitism of the World Economic Forum fuels anti-globalist and nationalist movements.
- These movements often reject expertise and knowledge, posing a threat to democracy.
Elites Trust Each Other More
- A survey revealed that global elites increasingly trust each other.
- Ironically, people in their respective countries trust them less.
