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The digital revolution leaving millions behind
The pandemic has unmasked a stark digital divide that excludes too many from online life – so how can we fix it?
The global digital revolution was well underway before 2020, but when COVID-19 turned life upside-down a little over a year ago, the internet suddenly became fundamental to the everyday existence of people around the world. As everything from family gatherings to GP appointments – not to mention work, school and exercise – moved online, the internet became a lifeline for millions.
While many of us may have found ourselves wondering what it would be like to survive a pandemic without access to the internet, that hypothetical question was a painful reality for others. In fact, the same digital tools that have allowed so many to continue learning, working and socialising during lockdown are the very reason some people are more isolated than ever.