• What are some trends that we are likely to see in the future that will partner technology and government/policy?
• Based on what you learned from the sources provided, what impact has social media had on government, politics, and activism? Where has social media had a positive impact? Where has it had a negative impact?

Discussion: Future trends and the impact of social media

Integrate AND cite three of these sources below in your answers (In-text citations)

Anderson & Rainie (2020). Many experts say digital disruption will hurt democracy.

https://www.pewresearch.org/internet/wp-content/uploads/sites/9/2020/02/PI_2020.02.21_future-democracy_REPORT.pdf

Carothers (2015). Why technology hasn't delivered more democracy.

https://foreignpolicy.com/2015/06/03/why-technology-hasnt-delivered-more-democracy-democratic-transition/

Elsayed-Ali (2016). Five ways technology will shape the future of politics, society, and human rights.

https://medium.com/@sherifea/five-ways-technology-will-shape-the-future-of-politics-society-and-human-rights-8ee0bb12944a

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