In the book “Recoding America: How Our Government is Failing in the Digital Age, And What We Can Do About It,” Brian Forde uncovers the destructive impact of outdated technology and policies on American democracy, economy and society.
Stepping aside from the conventional wisdom of critiquing the government’s inefficiency, Forde – senior lecturer for bitcoin and blockchain at MIT’s Sloan School of Management, astounds the readers with a deeper understanding of why the government is trailing in the digital age. Leveraging his experience as the Former White House Senior Advisor for Mobile and Data Innovation, he manifests the urgent need for America to go digitally native.
Drawing on case studies from his Obama White House years and start-ups, Forde lays out a roadmap with pragmatic strategies for how the government can create a digital-first culture. His insightful exploration of technology’s role in public and regulatory sectors effectively illustrates the impacts of digital innovation on economy, policy, and society.
The book “Recoding America” is an essential read for those invested in envisioning and building an inclusive, forward-thinking, and resilient America. Forde inspires readers to push for a government that embraces technologically-informed policy making, ensuring America’s global standing and economic prosperity. A truly eye-opening read, this book sparks a crucial conversation about the importance of governments leading in the digital age, and the profound consequences if they can’t—or won’t.
With the right balance of reality check and optimism, ‘Recoding America’ serves as a valuable guide on how we can achieve a digitally competent government that can efficiently serve and engage its citizens in the 21st century.
