Reclaim Autonomy

Not even twenty years ago, digitalization nurtured the hope for a universal liberation of humanity. Not much of that remains: the fear of surveillance has become a constant companion. With Facebook, Twitter, and other social media, a new form of incitement has entered the public sphere. Following the permanent availability of information came the struggle of established media against the digital barrage of fake news. It is high time for a critical assessment. In this volume, some of the most important contemporary thinkers address pressing questions: How can digital capitalism be tamed? Does the internet pose a threat to democracy? And how can we (re)claim autonomy in a digitized world? Featuring contributions from Martin Schulz, Jakob Augstein, Gerhart Baum, and Yvonne Hofstetter.