Communications, Social Media "We can build an information environment that enhances, rather than destroys, democracy."

Casa NINJA Amazônia is a digital center that mobilizes collaborators for a permanent support network for the Amazon. The project promotes a continuous schedule of conversation circles, workshops, meetings, gatherings and campaigns focused on agendas to combat environmental setbacks, as well as to tell the strengths and stories of the deep Amazon. Image by Mídia NINJA via CC.

"Imagine a world where the information environment is a thriving hub of diverse ideas, where information flows freely but responsibly, and where digital platforms prioritize the public good, not just profit. Virtual spaces would be designed to bring people from different political, ideological, or cultural backgrounds closer together. Trusted news and information would be the standard, while false information, extreme voices, and conspiracy theories would be pushed to the fringes of the internet, where only a few would ever see them. In this world, tech platforms would be open and transparent, and they would be held accountable if their products caused real-world harm to individuals, communities, or society. Social media platforms, with the help of AI tools and thoughtful human designs, could even make our democracy better. This world is possible." - Alix Fraser, Kerry Healey Article: Toward a Social Media That Enhances Democracy