Part 11/14:
Future of Governance and Society
Technology could revolutionize governance through transparency via blockchain and AI-enabled data processing, making governments more accountable. Yet, as information becomes more accessible, ensuring the authenticity and legitimacy of data will be paramount.
Decentralization—both technical and social—may help counterbalance concentrated power, but it also opens avenues for misinformation and polarization. Balancing openness with responsibility is the key challenge facing society.