This document discusses the societal impact of digital technologies and policies. It outlines two lessons learned from sustainable development: integration and diversity, as well as the link between science and policy. The digital transition brings changes to human/technology/nature relationships and challenges of scarcity/abundance and reality/virtuality. Public sectors are expected to balance classic and radical approaches, and foster interoperability between organizations, individuals, policies and scientific disciplines. Collective learning and digital social sciences are needed to understand and sustain smart synthesis regarding these issues.

1. Societal interface of the Digital Agenda for Europe Societal impact and policymaking Nicole Dewandre Adviser to the DG DG Information Society and Media European Commission nicole.dewandre@ec.europa.eu

5. 1st lesson: Integration & diversity Self (identity mechanisms) inclusive confident agressive defensive I><D exclusive dismissive I&D curious respectful If… If… Then… Openness & interoperability! Other (engagement with…)

6. 2 nd lesson: Science and policy Body of knowledge ICT Transport Bio- chemistry Social sciences Energy Material science Linkages / Boundaries / Processes Mental frame

10. Expectations from the public sector/2 Epictetus rather than Zeus Taking responsibility for what depends on us (subsidiarity with God;-) Zeus’ posture? Output-based legitimacy « Look at what I do for you! » « It’s good for you » Stoïc posture! No! Yes!

16. Thanks for your attention Time to try the Age of Confidence? This is the Age of Anxiety Mac Luhan 1964