Audrey Tang
- Job title
- Taiwan’s Cyber Ambassador-at-large & 1st Digital Minister
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Audrey Tang, Taiwan’s Cyber Ambassador-at-large and 1st Digital Minister, offers a brilliant blend of software programming expertise and political acumen. Known for championing transparent government and defending freedom, Tang has made remarkable strides in Taiwan and now aims to inspire and motivate audiences worldwide.
Trailblazing Leadership: Tang, the world’s 1st nonbinary cabinet official, is a respected pioneer and core contributor of g0v, Taiwan’s leading civic tech community for promoting transparency and was pivotal in Taiwan’s success in countering COVID-19.
Innovative Initiatives: Through Join.gov.tw, Tang enabled digital petitions that demand governmental transparency, leading to impactful changes like improved income tax software and cancer treatment regulations.
Conservative Anarchist and Media Competence Advocate: Tang’s commitment to media competence helps the public understand shared goals and contribute to fact-checking online.
Prodigious Talent: A child prodigy, Tang mastered advanced mathematics by the age of six and computer programming by eight. At 19, Tang had already held significant positions in software companies and worked as an entrepreneur in Silicon Valley.
Champion of Pluralism: Raised in a pro-democracy family, Tang values the powerful benefits of Pluralism and the internet’s ability to connect people by interests rather than location.
Freedom Devotee: Tang's efforts have been crucial in making Taiwan Asia’s beacon of freedom. Her work during the 2014 Sunflower Movement, livestreaming and opening up a controversial cross-strait trade agreement for deliberation, exemplifies her dedication to transparent communication.
Global Vision: Tang's grand vision is inspiring, with over half the world’s population participating in elections in 2024. Her belief in freedom and novel policies through collective decision-making promises better tomorrows for all.
Audrey Tang’s incredible journey and achievements underscore her commitment to being a “good enough ancestor for future generations.”
