We enter a new era of political influence characterized by the relationship between financial resources and public attention, and the former cultivates the latter, leading to great upsetting. This evolving landscape means that traditional regulations governing lobbying and advertising will be inadequate, allowing figures like Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg to dominate the scene. This raises the question: what measures can be implemented?
To explore this issue, Jane Kinninmont welcomes Irish writer, journalist and director of Democracy for Sale, Peter Geogigan. Together, they examine the broader implications of financial contributions to British politics, the mechanisms in which money protects attention and subsequently exerts influence, and the broader implications of this dynamic on democratic processes. Peter shares insights into the emergence of super donors within British politics and the role of social media algorithms in developmental disorders.
In conclusion, they discuss potential strategies to restore order amid this chaos. Peter defends increased governance transparency, urging Kiel’s ancestors to impose caps on individual political contributions.
