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The Rise of the Tech Oligarchy: Power, Wealth, and the Future of Democracy

Join the Allen Lab for Democracy Renovation for a discussion on the rise of tech oligarchy and its implications for democratic governance. This panel will examine how unprecedented concentrations of wealth and technological power are reshaping our political economy. The conversation will explore how tech oligarchs are reconfiguring our institutions, hollowing out public capacity, and challenging core democratic norms. Panelists will explore strategies and policy interventions that could help rebalance power and strengthen democratic resilience.

Speakers include:

  • Danielle Allen, James Bryant Conant University Professor, Harvard University

  • Julie E. Cohen, Mark Claster Mamolen Professor of Law and Technology, Georgetown University

  • Henry Farrell, SNF Agora Professor of International Affairs, John Hopkins University

For more information, see the Ash Center website.

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