However, individual nations are powerless to affect global policy, and operate within a tight set of restraints by the megacorps. Video remains the primary source of media. It is delivered on a vast broadband information network. Full sensory sensetaps are also available, but only for specialized titles. PDA's are common, and always logged into the network.
People can no longer meaningfully distinguish their online life from their meatspace life.
If dissent exists, it is not visible.