The Great Paradox
We've Never Been More Connected, or More Divided
Technology promised to bring us together. In many ways, it has pulled us apart. Understanding this tension is the first step to resolving it.
The Division
The uncomfortable truths we must face
The Opportunity
The unprecedented possibilities before us
The Same Coin, Two Sides
Every force that divides us also holds the potential to unite us.
Social media connects us...
...but algorithms divide us into tribes
We can choose what we consume and share
We have more information than ever...
...but struggle to agree on basic facts
Truth emerges through honest dialogue
AI will do many of our jobs...
...freeing us for connection and creativity
Our humanity becomes our value
Global challenges threaten us all...
...giving us common ground to unite on
Shared threats create shared purpose
The Same Technology That Divides Us
Can Unite Us
Social media can spread hate, or spread understanding.
AI can replace human jobs, or free humans for deeper connection.
Global challenges can fracture us, or force us to cooperate.
The technology is neutral. The choice is ours.
“We are caught in an inescapable network of mutuality, tied in a single garment of destiny. Whatever affects one directly, affects all indirectly.”
- Martin Luther King Jr., Letter from Birmingham Jail, 1963