Building a living standards policy platform for the UK. A first series of events bringing together leading progressive voices.
At a time of democratic malaise, our media and technology systems are shaping the public sphere in ways that increasingly undermine trust, participation and accountability. From corporate media concentration and algorithmic manipulation to opaque tech platforms and disinformation, the infrastructure of our democracy is in need of renewal.
This in-person event will explore how we can reclaim media and technology for the public good — and why doing so is central to any serious agenda of democratic reform. Our panel will ask what a plural, accountable, and transparent media and tech ecosystem could look like, and how it might empower citizens.
Confirmed speakers: Jeremy Gilbert (UEL), Adam Cantwell-Corn (TUC, Connected by Data), Lena Swedlow (Compass), Natalie Fenton (Goldsmiths)