How Inequality Was Digitalised

Summary

Thirty years ago this week, the world wide web was born. At some point this year, half the world will be online. That is remarkable progress. But, we cannot simply assume that technology – or access to it – is a force for social good. Of course, it could be used to make life much better for everyone. But, so far, the short-term benefits of the digital revolution have largely consolidated the wellbeing of the few, rather than society as a whole. In the battle against inequality, the allegiance of digital tech is still up for grabs.