Does the long-standing race between disruption and democracy make you more or less confident that democracies will be able to manage the harmful effects of new technologies?

HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENT #1: REVIEW OF CHAPTER 3
Cultural and Legal Implications of Digital Technologies
Instructions: In 3-5 pages double-spaced, Times Roman print, please answer the following questions in an essay format. You should include your own theories/analysis based on the assigned reading(s) and Case Study for this chapter. While answering each question, you should demonstrate your ability to analyze the issue(s) thoroughly.

1.Does the long-standing race between disruption and democracy make you more or less confident that democracies will be able to manage the harmful effects of new technologies? Why?

2.In an age with fast-changing technologies, would it make more sense to rely on technical experts to make the tough policy decisions? Why or why not?

3.What’s the value of democratic institutions when it comes to managing the consequences of technology? What’s democracy good for, especially at a time of polarization and institutional dysfunction?

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