We're still learning how to live in a connected world

Matthew Taylor talks to Geoff Mulgan about his book ‘Connexity’ (1997). Shortly after its publication Geoff became an advisor to Tony Blair’s newly formed New Labour government. The book described how the growth in global connectedness had ushered in a new age of interdependence which was at odds with our focus on individual freedom and demanded an evolution in government, institutions and our mentalities. Are governments running on an out of date operating system? Have we underestimated the ability of networks to concentrate power rather than distribute it? Does the failure to meet these challenges identified two decades ago help to explain our troubled times?

Produced by Ben Irvine, Michael Umney and Samuel Shelton Robinson.

Music by Kalou.