Real-world results, not social media noise, should guide policy: Gargash
Abu Dhabi: Social media, despite its reach and influence, cannot replace effective policies or objective measures of their results, Dr Anwar bin Mohammed Gargash, Diplomatic Adviser to the UAE President, said. Writing on X, Gargash warned that coordinated online campaigns could distort the picture presented to decision-makers and, in some cases, contribute to policies that cause more harm than…
Dr Anwar bin Mohammed Gargash, the Diplomatic Adviser to the UAE President, has cautioned against relying on social media as a basis for policy-making. In an X post, Gargash emphasized that while social media has wide reach and influence, it cannot replace well-crafted policies or objective evaluations of their outcomes. He cautioned that coordinated online campaigns may mislead decision-makers and, in certain instances, lead to policies that are counterproductive.
Gargash underscored that what he termed as "electronic committees" have the potential to create misleading perceptions for those making decisions and, at times, push for policies that cause more harm than good. He stressed that political decision-making should be grounded in a realistic appraisal of circumstances, rather than depending on online emotions.
In conclusion, Gargash affirmed that there is no substitute for thoughtful assessment and judicious decision-making in the political sphere.
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