Sophie Bloemen is co-director of Commons Network. She writes and speaks on the sharing of knowledge, the commons and new narratives for Europe.
Decentralising our technological infrastructure is an approach that will increase Europe's technological sovereignty by reducing dependency on non-European technology providers. It is also a way to strengthen our democratic traditions and historic diversity.
By providing a networked public space, the Internet empowers people to engage in collaborative practices and knowledge sharing, thereby creating substantial economic value. And even more important, huge social value for all Europeans.
It must be possible to fully participate in (online) social life without having to give up your personal data to commercial entities. This includes the right to privacy and the need for more democratic models of data governance and algorithmic transparency.
Our breakout group consisted of: Bodo, Katja, Volker, Harry, Thomas and Sophie. We departed from the merged narrative and thought about how to package these core ideas. Here below I am copying in
The digitalization of technology has led much of our interaction, communication and economic activity to take place through data or over online intermediaries. What kind of space should this digital sphere be? Seeing