Friday, 1st January 2021 —
Wednesday, 3rd December 2025
Summary:
Digital technology promises to expand political participation, increase the efficiency of public administration, and make participation in public debates accessible to all. But this enthusiasm goes hand in hand with concerns that digital tools are being misused to manipulate public opinion, influence elections, and surveil people. Certain aspects of digital technology are problematic, but opinions differ as to what exactly the problems are, and what exactly the state should do. Fabrizio Gilardi and his team are developing new theories and methods relying on large amounts of data to identify the development and effects of different discourses regarding the digitalization of democracy. The findings will help us to understand how our societies deal with the consequences of digital technology in the political sphere.
Contributors:
Sources of Funding:
External Resources:
fabriziogilardi.org
Contacts:
Internal:
Ana Kotarcic
Fabrizio Gilardi
Transversal Research Priorities: