News stories by Lisa Schirch

  1. Rethinking Digital Platform Design: A Systems Approach

    - Inter Press Service

    Jun 04 (IPS) - A better internet that supports democracy rather than undermines it is possible.

    In 2025, we stand at a crossroads in the digital era. Our platforms have become the new public squares, but rather than fostering democracy and dignity, many are optimized for manipulation, division, and profit. The Council on Technology and Social Cohesion's "Blueprint on Prosocial Tech Design Governance" offers a systems-level response to this crisis.

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