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The Progress of Democracy in a Digital World
28:41 - 32:39 (03:58)
The digital transformation of the world has raised concerns about the progress of democracy and open societies. While almost half of the world currently lives under democracy, past limitations show there's still progress to be made.
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The speaker discusses how democracy, the system where people have the power to rule, has unlocked personal freedoms and played a significant role in the industrial revolution.
28:41 - 31:10 (02:29)
Democracy
Summary
The speaker discusses how democracy, the system where people have the power to rule, has unlocked personal freedoms and played a significant role in the industrial revolution.
ChapterThe Progress of Democracy in a Digital World
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Democracies bloomed between WWII and the year 2000, but the acceleration of democracy has come to a standstill since 2015.
31:12 - 32:39 (01:27)
Democracy
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Democracies bloomed between WWII and the year 2000, but the acceleration of democracy has come to a standstill since 2015. The digital transformation of the world is a cause for concern about the progress of democracy in the world.