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The Digital Society

Debates about digitalization and democracy have always been controversial and range from optimistic views to sceptic or even dystopian perspectives. The former emphasize the potential of the internet to drive innovation in society and to enhance democracy. In contrast, skeptical views highlight the...

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Main Authors: Mario Anastasiadis, Yannik Peters, Caja Thimm
Format: Book
Published: Springer Fachmedien Wiesbaden 2026
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