Redefining the Urban Social Contract: Gen Z’s Expectations for Digital Integrity

In an era where digital interactions shape nearly every aspect of life, how can we redefine the social contract between citizens, governments, and businesses?

In an era where digital interactions shape nearly every aspect of life, how can we redefine the social contract between citizens, governments, and businesses? This question was at the heart of our 5th Digital Intercity Dialogue, where participants from different Edgelands cities explored how Gen Z navigates today’s hyperconnected world and what they expect from the systems that govern it.

Through this conversation, key themes emerged around choice, control, censorship, and surveillance, underscoring a deep concern for digital integrity, but also a desire to reimagine the power dynamics of the digital landscape.

Read the full article on the Edgelands Institute Archive.