Transition to the information society (Part 4: Citizens as data) Phuah Eng Chye (14 October 2023) Digitalisation and datafication are inevitable aspects of the transition to an information society. Digitalisation is underpinned by expanding connectivity across networks, platforms, IOT, devices and supported by big data, cloud computing and AI in farms, factories, services, logistics, finance … “Transition to the information society (Part 4: Citizens as data)”
Transition to the information society (Part 3: Disruption of content, narratives and the implications for democracy)
Transition to the information society (Part 3: Disruption of content, narratives and the implications for democracy) Phuah Eng Chye (19 August 2023) Social media has dramatically increased societal transparency but has been accompanied by information overload and disorder. In this regard, Nicholas Carr observes social media has progressed from an initial phase of context collapse … “Transition to the information society (Part 3: Disruption of content, narratives and the implications for democracy)”
Transition to the information society (Part 2: Disruptive effects of transparency)
Transition to the information society (Part 2: Disruptive effects of transparency) Phuah Eng Chye (8 July 2023) “The destination to an information society can only be reached by following the path of transparency. In this regard, economic advancement has always been accompanied by rising levels of transparency. But as societies became more transparent, the harms … “Transition to the information society (Part 2: Disruptive effects of transparency)”
Transition to the information society (Part 1: Disruption of households and work)
Transition to the information society (Part 1: Disruption of households and work) Phuah Eng Chye (27 May 2023) I am concluding my series on the information society. The remaining articles will summarise my views on disruptive forces and highlight areas to explore for managing the transition to an information society. Then I will summarise my … “Transition to the information society (Part 1: Disruption of households and work)”
China’s model (Part 2: Digital China and the information society)
China’s model (Part 2: Digital China and the information society) Phuah Eng Chye (8 April 2023) In the 1990s, China appeared a stumbling giant and deemed unlikely to mount an economic threat to the dominant West. Yet, China’s approach of tapping a mix of state owned and private enterprises to fuse state intervention with market … “China’s model (Part 2: Digital China and the information society)“
The China model (Part 1: A balanced perspective)
The China model (Part 1: A balanced perspective) Phuah Eng Chye (11 March 2023) There is a need to revisit the China model because of the lessons it offers to other countries and also because of the geopolitical ramifications. However, geopolitical information warfare makes an objective assessment difficult. In light of the information warfare, a … “The China model (Part 1: A balanced perspective)“