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Ronald J. Deibert

Ronald J. Deibert is the author of 'Reset: Reclaiming the Internet for Civil Society' (House of Anansi Press) one of five books nominated for this year's Donner Prize, the best public policy book of the year.

‘Social media are dysfunctional to the overall health of civil society and democracy’: Ronald Deibert, author of Donner-nominated Reset

Look at that device in your hand. No, really, take a good, long look at it. You carry it around with you wherever you

Feature | BY RONALD J. DEIBERT | April 26, 2021

Ronald J. Deibert, author of Reset: Reclaiming the Internet for Civil Society. 'It is clear that as presently constituted social media are dysfunctional to the overall health of civil society and democracy. I believe we need an urgent 'reset' (hence the title). We need to take a step back and reconsider the architecture of our communications environment from the ground up—before it’s too late.' Photograph handout

‘Social media are dysfunctional to the overall health of civil society and democracy’: Ronald Deibert, author of Donner-nominated Reset

Feature | BY RONALD J. DEIBERT | April 26, 2021

Look at that device in your hand. No, really, take a good, long look at it. You carry it around with you wherever you

‘Social media are dysfunctional to the overall health of civil society and democracy’: Ronald Deibert, author of Donner-nominated Reset

Feature | BY RONALD J. DEIBERT | April 26, 2021

Look at that device in your hand. No, really, take a good, long look at it. You carry it around with you wherever you

Ronald J. Deibert, author of Reset: Reclaiming the Internet for Civil Society. 'It is clear that as presently constituted social media are dysfunctional to the overall health of civil society and democracy. I believe we need an urgent 'reset' (hence the title). We need to take a step back and reconsider the architecture of our communications environment from the ground up—before it’s too late.' Photograph handout