26 apr 2023, 17.00
Nordic Talks Japan is a series of hybrid events to share inspiration on how to take action on sustainability issues in our everyday lives. Discussions will be held between some of the brightest minds from the Nordics and Japan to inspire people to tackle the challenges and act towards a sustainable future.
Digital tools and devices make us hyper-alert to the current state of the world around us, and constantly recreate our views on the affairs happening close and far. The use of digital technologies can in many ways benefit international peace, security, and democracy. For instance, they can promote greater inclusiveness in peace processes and in elections. But digital technologies can also affect conflicts for the worse, for instance through the spread of disinformation.
While new digital avenues allow for novel civic action and worldwide information dissemination, they can also be prone to embedded bias, censorship, and echo chambers. In other words, technological progress has the potential both to promote and undermine peace, democracy, and basic rights. Recognizing and understanding the different dimensions of digital power is important for people, decision-makers, NGOs, and companies alike.
How can we use digital tools to advocate for peace and democracy? What kinds of challenges and opportunities does the digital media environment present for Western societies? And what is the future of democracy in the era of digitalization and data economy?
Join us to discuss both the opportunities and best practices, as well as the inevitable challenges and how to mitigate them.