American citizens, and perhaps citizens of the broader Western world, are nervous about the future. 

Voters continually express wariness and pessimism about new and emerging technologies, from fears about self-driving cars to apprehension about the impact of AI. This pessimism naturally bleeds into the political realm, leaving more than four in five voters with the impression that “the tone and nature of political debate in the United States has become more negative in recent years.” 

The chance for a change in political perspective — one that both supports technological development while also assuaging fears about said development — looks bleak. On the other hand, it may…

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