Can Democracy Survive the Digital Age? 💻

Can democracy survive the digital age — or is it already being rewritten by algorithms and Big Tech? 💻In this episode of Rethinking Tech, hosts Aparna and Harinda dive deep into how technology, social media, and data are transforming — and threatening — the foundations of modern democracy. From election interference to algorithmic manipulation, they explore whether our political systems can keep up in a world run by code.- 🎧 In this episode, Aparna and Harinda explore:- 🧠 How algorithms shape what we see, think, and vote for.- 📱 The role of social media in spreading misinformation and division.- 💻 How Big Tech platforms influence political power.- 🌍 Global examples of democracy under digital pressure.- ⚖️ What it takes to protect free choice in a connected world.⏰Chapters00:00 Rethinking Democracy in the Digital Age01:28 The Role of Technology in Democracy04:33 Manipulation and Micro-Targeting in Elections08:29 The Impact of Algorithms on Public Sentiment13:41 The Threat of Opaque Micro-Targeting17:07 Geopolitical Implications of Democracy18:57 Global Perspectives on Democracy19:59 The Fallacy of Democracy in Developing Countries21:04 Governance: The Spectrum of Democracy23:47 The Complexity of Democracy: Beyond Elections26:06 Accountability in Political Systems28:33 The Dirty Business of Lobbying32:31 The Purpose of Democracy: Informed Citizens35:24 The Rise of Non-Politicians in Politics📌 Stay Connected🔗 Website: rethinkingtech.co📰 Substack: rethinktech.substack.com🎧 Spotify: Rethinking Tech🍏 Apple Podcasts: Rethinking Tech📸 Instagram: @rethinking_tech💼 LinkedIn: Rethinking Tech Podcast👉 Subscribe for more deep dives into protests, politics, tech, and global power struggles.