Hear our Voice! Exploring Citizens' Perspectives on the Digitalization of Life

Hear our voice! The digitalization of life has transformed what we believe, how we think, feel and act. Much of this digitalization of life has been brought to citizens by large companies focused on connecting us via internet platforms. But, what do citizens need or wish for from the internet? Questions have been raised around the privacy, security, and integrity of information provided over the web. However, if the voice of citizens is missing, we cannot make an imprint for change. ‘We, the Internet’ is a global consultation project which aims to redress this imbalance by asking citizens their thoughts and feelings on the internet. Their input will help to shape this technology for a better future. The citizen participation events and forecasting methods, aim to question ideas on the digitalization of life – what are citizen’s views on the internet, its opportunities, and risks? How do citizens feel about the prevalence of disinformation? What is the role of artificial intelligence in decision-making and how will it impact citizen choice? This engagement will yield valuable insights in shaping a digital policy for the future.