At 1 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 24, Mid-Continent Public Library will host the third program in its tech series, Facing the Future, with Taiwan’s first minister of digital affairs, Audrey Tang. Held via Zoom, the free virtual program will explore Tang’s viewpoints on “technology and how it can enhance, rather than undermine, democracy when misinformation, propaganda and polarization feel like the global norm,” reads a library release about the event.

“Named one of Time Magazine’s 100 Most Influential People in AI, Tang has been instrumental in developing and employing many different democratic technological platforms and programs, including Taiwan’s renowned response to COVID-19 and securing their 2024 presidential and legislative elections from foreign cyber interference,” reads the library release.

“During our Facing the Future series, we’ve been exploring the rapidly changing technological landscape and how this impacts each of us every day,” said Erin Kennedy, MCPL’s digital innovation manager. “Audrey Tang has a unique perspective on how technology can enhance democracy based on her groundbreaking work in Taiwan, and we’re thrilled to be able to bring her knowledge to our community.”

MCPL’s Facing the Future series launched earlier this year. Following Tang’s presentation, the next program in the series will be held Oct. 2 with New Yorker staff writer Kyle Chayka, who will discuss his latest book, “Filterworld.”

Registration for Tang’s program, as well as information about upcoming Facing the Future events and related resources, can be found at mymcpl.org/FacingTheFuture.