Max Schmidheiny Session 2024 Safeguarding Free Access to Information in Fragmented Societies

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Speakers
Lord Brian Griffiths of Fforestfach
Conference Co-Chair, St. Gallen Symposium
Sophia Gampp
Head, International Students' Committee (ISC), St. Gallen Symposium

Democracy as a competition of ideas hinges on citizens’ free access to information to form opinions. A vibrant media and information environment is therefore fundamental for liberal, open societies. In the 21st century, the democratization of the public sphere and vast availability of information has had many benefits, but has also driven fragmentation and disinformation. How can liberal societies strike a balance between freedom of information and its truthfulness? What should legacy media evolve their mandate and offering in the current environment?
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