REBROADCAST: Is Technology Killing Democracy?

It's 2SER's Supporter Drive so we're replaying some of our favourite stories from this season. We're also asking our listeners to call us on 95149500 or head to 2ser.com/donate to support independent journalism and help keep us on air. Traditionally, democracy and technological innovation went hand in hand. In the 19th century, the printing press let the public share their views for the first time. In the 20th century, television and radio helped news spread across the globe. But in the 21st century, social media is opening the floodgates for an age of information overload. Can a healthy democracy still operate in 140 characters or less? Producers/Presenters: Cheyne Anderson & Miles P Herbert Speakers: Emma Balfour, Honours student at the University of Sydney Carl Rhodes, Professor of Organizational Studies at the University of Technology Sydney Jonathan Marshall, Research Fellow at the University of Technology Sydney Daya Thussu, Professor of International Communication at the University of Westminster