For the topic of digital citizenship in the 21st century, I have had the pleasure of speaking to Renata Ávila, an international lawyer and activist and Executive Director of the Ciudadanía Inteligente (“Smart Citizenship”) Foundation. The number of projects and initiatives that she takes on are overwhelming, as are her ethical and political commitments. This electronic interview addresses a number of crucial issues, from human rights, to digital literacy, to the role of journalists. Read further for this illuminating fresco of cybercitizenship in the 21st century.
ANDRÉS LOMEÑA: Contemporary societies confront all kinds of danger: neoliberalism, global warming, destruction of biodiversity, social inequality, and the deterioration of the welfare state and democracies. I am sorry to fall into a pragmatic argument, but I would like to know if you have a road map for addressing these problems. In your opinion, what actions, methods or risks should we prioritize?
