Info-dictators are individuals or organizations that control the flow of information in our world. They have the power to shape our opinions, beliefs, and behaviors. Mark Zuckerberg is one of the most powerful info-dictators in the world. He controls Facebook, which has over 2 billion users. This gives him the power to influence the outcome of elections, spread misinformation, and control the narrative.
Jeff Towson unpacks the all-encompassing impact of digital on business, politics, culture, and society1. Drawing on his experience as a consultant and lecturer at Peking University, Towson discusses how digital tools are transforming industries, expanding human capabilities, and reshaping society1. Discover how software, data technology, and digital innovations are triggering an explosion of new products, services, and business models1.