How technology can strengthen democracy—an interview with Audrey Tang

In an era of deepfakes and social media, technology is often seen as a threat to democracy. Not everywhere, though. In Taiwan, a more positive relationship between citizens and technology has paved the way for a digital democracy, which aims to encourage greater participation on how the island is run. Audrey Tang, Taiwan’s inaugural digital minister, argues that the island’s system of government offers lessons for liberal democracies everywhere. Can technology and democracy be allies?

Alok Jha, The Economist’s science and technology editor, interviews Audrey Tang, author of “Plurality: The Future of Collaborative Technology and Democracy”.