In How to Fix the Future, tech entrepreneur and critic Andrew Keen explores how humanity can reclaim control over technology and shape a more ethical and democratic digital future.

Keen argues that while the digital revolution has brought enormous benefits, it has also unleashed major challenges:

Loss of privacy

Economic inequality

Erosion of jobs through automation

Spread of misinformation

Consolidation of power by tech giants like Google, Facebook, Amazon, and Apple

Keen warns that if we don’t act, these issues could damage the core values of democracy, individual freedom, and human dignity.

But the book is not just a critique—it's a hopeful roadmap. Keen travels the world interviewing thinkers, activists, entrepreneurs, and policymakers who are working on concrete solutions. He identifies five tools that societies have historically used to respond to disruptive technological change:

Regulation – Governments must create smart laws to ensure accountability (e.g., European data privacy laws).

Innovation – Startups and innovators can create ethical alternatives to exploitative tech platforms.

Consumer Choice – Users can demand better products and support responsible businesses.

Citizen Engagement – Grassroots activism and public pressure can force change.

Education – Teaching digital literacy and ethics can empower the next generation.

Through these strategies, Keen believes we can build a more humane, fair, and democratic digital world—one that works for people, not just profits.