Giving Compass' Take:

· Sam Gill discusses the complications in today's digital society and suggests that the U.S. should develop a set of norms and policies for a safe and democratic digital world.

· How does the internet influence the way people interact with the government? 

· Learn about the effects of eDemocracy.

The way we inform ourselves about public affairs has moved from the morning paper and evening news to a constant stream of mobile alerts. Political debates have shifted from in-person affairs to pseudonymous shouting matches. Our expectations for government and other institutions have shifted to an internet standard — any service that doesn’t deliver with Amazon Prime or Netflix levels of instantaneity is frustrating and obsolete.

And at the center of all this are a handful of technology companies that have spearheaded the disruption and now wield substantial power in the marketplace and in our lives.

Read the full article about democracy in the digital age by Sam Gill at Medium.