Disconnect

The internet has transformed our world at a breathtaking pace: how we work, communicate, love, and gather information. It has opened up new freedoms while also creating new dependencies, dangers, and social tensions. Cybercrime, fake news, espionage, deepfakes, and organized crime in the dark web threaten us just as much as hate speech, digital addictions, or the constant availability. At the same time, the influence of a few tech companies and their owners is steadily increasing. Even our democracy and the shared understanding of fundamental values are at risk. While young people grow up in the digital world, many adults and seniors face the challenge of keeping up. This book highlights the dark sides of the internet - critically, understandably, and with many examples from everyday life. It encourages us to view the internet not just as a tool, but as a shaping part of our society. And it inspires us to take responsibility so that the digital world can become a better place.