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

Event Details

This event is online only and registration is required. A recording will be made available after the event’s conclusion. The information collected in the registration form is for internal use only and will not be shared externally.

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