Creating a Better & More Inclusive Internet

Information and digital literacy are essential human rights crucial for building resilient societies, says internationally recognized digital transformation expert Dr. Danica Radovanović, author and editor of the book “Digital Literacy and Inclusion: Stories, Platforms, Communities” in this recent Ready Living Podcast episode.While nearly a third of the world still lives without internet connectivity and far more remain digitally excluded due to a lack of skills, resources, or support, she dismantles the myth that internet access alone equals inclusion.She argues that critical thinking, privacy awareness, and ethical participation are needed to effectively navigate a world increasingly shaped by misinformation and disinformation, AI-generated falsehoods, and algorithmic manipulation.She offers grounded, practical strategies for positive action, sharing how each of us can help build a more inclusive and safer internet. Whether through community-led workshops, media literacy programs for youth, equitable tech policies, or simply practicing kindness and accountability online, she says that the online realm is impacted by the daily actions and choices we all make.She speaks to the growing human need for real connection and reflects on a growing hunger for authentic, in-person experiences, especially in a post-pandemic world marked by digital fatigue. She argues that authentic human creations, versus artificial AI ones, may soon become sought-after luxuries.She encourages people to embrace lifelong learning, practice self-knowledge, and recognize that every online action is a chance to shape a digital world worth living in.One of the most powerful moments in the episode is when she shares how she recently learned about her grandfather’s imprisonment in a Nazi camp during World War II. For Danica, the act of writing about her family’s history is a way of transforming trauma and reclaiming the narrative, and underscores her deep commitment to human dignity and inclusivity.LISTEN & SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST