Digital Transformation Could Erode Trust and Social Capital
Summary
Prof. Jay Kishigami warned at ICSXC-2026 in Kathmandu that digital transformation could weaken trust and social capital, raising doubts about whether digital society makes people happier. Prof. Gulmora Hundley said mental health should be treated as an institutional responsibility as young people face loneliness despite abundant online resources.
Key Points
- Prof. Jay Kishigami said the digital transformation era could erode trust and social capital and warned of major cultural change.
- He questioned whether a digital society is actually making people happier.
- Prof. Gulmora Hundley said mental health should be treated as an institutional responsibility tied to culture.
- The ICSXC-2026 conference in Kathmandu brought together more than 300 students, scholars and academicians from Nepal and abroad.
