Trump’s Presidential win left half the world aghast, and the other half saying ‘I told you so’, raising all kinds of questions about the flow of information online. And it's led to a call for social platforms and media outlets to take some responsibility. But is it too little, too late?

Social media algorithms provide a welcome filter against online noise, but the fact that 69% of Americans were surprised by Donald Trump’s election reveals a major downside. EscapeYourBubble aims to break down echo chambers, confronting people with opposing political views.

Camilo Casas isn't your ordinary US city council candidate. If he wins, he intends to act only as a mouthpiece for an app that collects his constituents' votes on all issues. As people grow disillusioned with political representatives, they’re using tech to make direct democracy a reality.

Disappointing governments have left an entire global population of young people disenfranchised, and questioning existing systems. With a shrinking number of Gen Yers considering democracy to be a political ideal, their faith in government is suffering.