Intelligence Squared Breaking the Power of Big Tech, with Jamie Susskind
Jul 21, 2022
Join bestselling author Jamie Susskind, a barrister focused on law and technology, and Nina Schick, a writer and strategic advisor on culture and tech, as they tackle the overpowering influence of big tech. They discuss Susskind's vision of 'digital republicanism' and the need for collective action to counteract biases in technology. The conversation also dives into the power dynamics between political leaders and tech moguls, and advocates for stronger citizen engagement and accountability to reshape a more equitable digital landscape.
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Digital Transformation
- Digital technologies are transforming civilization as fundamentally as writing or agriculture.
- This is due to increasing capability and pervasiveness of these technologies, combined with their data-driven influence.
Digital Republicanism
- Digital republicanism aims to prevent unaccountable power, not judge character.
- It opposes concentrated power like absolute monarchy or unchecked tech influence, advocating for accountability.
Market Individualism's Failure
- Market individualism, the ideology governing tech, assumes self-interest leads to positive outcomes.
- This has failed, evident in the farcical data consent process where individuals are powerless against tech companies.
