It is not inevitable that the Internet will evolve in a manner compatible with democracy.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
The Internet has brought democracy to so many other things. It's about time the Internet brought democracy to democracy.
The critical question is: How do we ensure that the Internet develops in a way that is compatible with democracy?
Eventually I foresee voting on the Internet, which will lead to much more direct democracy.
The potential for the abuse of power through digital networks - upon which we the people now depend for nearly everything, including our politics - is one of the most insidious threats to democracy in the Internet age.
Countries that have the Internet already are not going to turn it off. And so the power of freedom, the power of ideas will spread, and it will change those societies in very dramatic ways.
The Internet was crucial for our success. It is a great thing. It is a big democracy because people can choose what they like.
The Internet isn't just itself a revolution - it sometimes starts them, too.
A liberated Internet will continue to be a reality in your life (and in the lives of your children) if rules like Net Neutrality are in place.
The digital revolution has deepened the crisis within representative democracy. But as it forces its demise, it might also dictate its future. Traditional representative democracy within nations is no longer enough. People want more participation and collaboration with their government.
Well, the future of the Internet is... Reality.
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