This year 's theme recognizes that during five years of crises massive changes have taken place , Richard Quest writes . Comment: What this theme recognizes is that during five years of crises massive changes have taken place simultaneously : The ubiquitous Internet has forged its way into previously closed societies ; social media has exploded ; there has been a revolution in communication ; new , powerful economies have emerged ; and there has been a fundamental shift in economic power towards the east . People coming to Davos must question the role of government , social media , traditional media , and business in all of this .
This year 's theme recognizes that during five years of crises massive changes have taken place , Richard Quest writes . Comment: People coming to Davos must question the role of government , social media , traditional media , and business in all of this .