The New Digital Age

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In collaboration, two leading global thinkers from Google present a transformational vision of a future where everyone is connected, filled with both challenges and benefits. Their combined expertise allows them to tackle pressing questions about our future: Who will wield more power, the citizen or the state? Will technology facilitate or hinder terrorism? What is the balance between privacy and security in the digital age? They offer insights into the promise and peril that await us in the coming decades, providing a forward-looking account of the implications for individuals, states, and businesses. With clarity and confidence, the authors highlight both the opportunities and risks as the greatest information and technology revolution unfolds. They explore dramatic developments across various geographical and socioeconomic landscapes, revealing how technology will reshape our daily lives and our understanding of identity and society. As their nuanced vision unfolds, we encounter scenarios like an urban professional using a driverless car and holographic meetings, and a Congolese fisherwoman leveraging her smartphone to optimize sales. The potential for "virtual statehood" and "Internet asylum" emerges, alongside the risks of surveillance by tech-savvy regimes. Throughout, a range of international figures, including Julian Assange, share their perspectives on our technology-driven future. This analysis reveals how our hyper-