Driven by the growing complexity of digital threats, cybersecurity remains at the forefront of global discussions. Achieving sustainable digital peace, however, requires strategies that go beyond securing systems to address the root causes of online conflict. This article explores a more comprehensive approach towards digital peace by acknowledging the multifaceted nature of conflict, both online and offline.
Digital violence—ranging from personal attacks to large-scale manipulation—affects individuals, societies, and broader geopolitical dynamics. As digital violence becomes more entrenched, it risks fundamentally altering social norms and behaviors, potentially leading to long-term societal damage. This article delves into these widespread impacts and underscores the urgent need for strategies towards sustainable digital peace.
Have you ever considered how your likes and shares on social media could be enlisting you in an invisible war? Welcome to the age of information warfare, where digital platforms have become battlegrounds for shaping public opinion and social norms. This article explores how our online interactions contribute to this warfare, highlighting the urgent need for strategies to protect digital peace and uphold democratic foundations.
Digital Peace is an initiative by Alissa Chmiel to raise awareness around digitalization's impact on global peace.
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