Life in a Digital Denmark
It’s no secret that everyone’s life is digital in some way or another, but what is it like to live in one of the world’s most digital countries? Life in Denmark has gradually transitioned into a digital society and on a scale that is still rare in most other places. It is deep-rooted in daily life for everyone in this country.
Indeed, Denmark consistently ranks at the top of the list of Europe’s most digital nations and, in 2018, it took first place in the world in The International Digital Economy and Society Index. The index ranks countries based on five main parameters: connectivity, digital skills, citizen use of internet, business technology integration and digital public services.
I did something strange today, which led me to write this article. I actually remembered to check my mailbox down at the entrance to my apartment building. It was, as expected, empty. Just remembering to check it is hard because it’s been many years since I’ve had any regular flow of letters. It’s almost an event if I discover something in there, although it’s usually just things like royalty statements from my foreign publishers, a christmas card from one of my nieces — the only one I get each year — or birth notices from Dutch friends. It’s apparently a thing for the Dutch to send out cards to announce new offspring. Cute. There is hardly ever any Danish content in there.
