Governance in the Digital AgeThroughout history, humans have invented things that have changed the way we live. These inventions will gradually affect a greater number of humans until they become an integral part of life. Humans can also invent few things beyond their control. Things like electricity and nuclear power have changed life beyond what mortals can understand. Some will say that such inventions elevate the human race to a new level and as a result new dimensions are added to the way we live which makes us wonder how did we live before these inventions. The Internet is one of those things. It may initially be a new digital communications technology tool, but we were surprised to realize how many people it can reach, how quickly it can reach, and the implications it can bring, even impose, on our lives. This created a new world beyond the traditional definition of society, government and law. The Internet has created a state of anarchy that neither humans nor the government can control. If we think of the Internet as an ocean, then digital content will be made up of waves. Yes, digital technology is not the first technology invented by man, but its uniqueness comes from the possibility of being produced and consumed by everyone. So how much digital content is available on the Internet? “Today, there is enough information in the world to give every living person 320 times more than historians believe is stored in the entire Alexandria collection, an estimated value of 1,200 exabytes. If all of this information was placed on CDs and stacked, it would form five separate piles that would all reach the moon.” Connectivity to the Internet frees you from the law of gravity where your physical presence...... middle of paper ...... Secretary of State, "Empowered digital citizens know the technique to bring people to the place, but they don't know what to do with it when they are in the place. Digital opposition groups are mostly young and inexperienced in politics. They can mobilize citizens and get them to reject dictatorship, but they fail to offer alternatives. Subsequently, citizens attracted to public places are marginalized and even disappointed due to the lack of vision of what will follow. Technology will continue to evolve to change our lives. No government has the power to slow it down. More people will be connected and more ideas will be shared. Leaders will be forced to tackle what really matters to citizens. The availability of information about people's hopes and sufferings will help leaders put in place plans linking the present to the future..