Tech's Bite: Eroding Institutional Trust
The Algorithm and the Anvil: How Technology Erodes Trust in Institutions We live in an age where technology is interwoven into the fabric of our lives. It connects us, informs us, entertains us, and even makes decisions for us. But amidst this digital revolution, a silent erosion is taking place: the erosion of trust in institutions. Technology, ironically, plays a dual role in this phenomenon. On one hand, it offers tools for transparency and accountability, allowing citizens to scrutinize government actions and corporate practices. Online platforms provide avenues for citizen engagement, enabling collective action and holding power to account. Think of investigative journalism that exposes corruption through meticulously analyzed data leaks, or the power of social media in mobilizing protests...