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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

FeatureBY 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
FeatureBY RONALD J. DEIBERT | April 26, 2021
FeatureBY 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
FeatureBY 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
FeatureBY RONALD J. DEIBERT | April 26, 2021
FeatureBY 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