http://www.ted.com/talks/david_cameron.html
The leader of Britain's Conservative Party says we're entering a new era -- where governments themselves have less power (and less money) and people empowered by technology have more. Tapping into new ideas on behavioral economics, he explores how these trends could be turned into smarter policy.
I know that we, in the class, have not focused on the effect of technology of government, however, this TED talk seemed to be a fairly good presentation on how information technology advances can aid the interaction of the people and their government.
David Cameron's main point is on making government actions transparent, allowing the people to be more empowered in this "post-bureaucratic" age.
While this is what should happen, it will take another generation or three before such practices reach their full useful potential.
This is interesting, thanks for posting. I wonder though if people really would be more empowered or more concerned even with the increases in technological ability. I remember when cameras were first allowed into the House and people could tune in to television and watch votes and debates. There was initially immense concern but at the end of the day, most people found it too boring and out of touch with their everyday reality. People seem to get involved when it affects them and while it may make it easier to interact with certain technologies, I don't think it would motivate people in and of itself.
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