Bimber's book "Information and American Democracy" (2003, Cambridge University Press) explored how radical changes in technological mediums create opportunities for innovation, highlighting the concept of post-bureaucratic organizations.

In this book and earlier work going back to the late 1990s, Bimber argued that optimists, including those in Silicon Valley,  who believed the Internet would boost political participation among citizens were wrong.

Karpf termed this phenomenon the "MoveOn" effect, underscoring a generational shift in how membership and fundraising are approached in the digital age.

[9][10] In 2000, he said the Internet should not be viewed as a single entity with a uniform effect, that is either good or bad, and more research was needed to understand its impact fully.

[3] He characterized the internet then as a "virtual Wild West," highlighting the lack of regulatory principles and governing bodies comparable to other major global industries.

Bimber has noted how in the last decade the increasing harm associated with the internet has become clear, highlighting the need for meaningful and serious public policy changes, and calling for a re-evaluation of societal approaches and corporate responsibility, especially in light of rapid AI advancements.

Bimber's recent research shows that different social media platforms have variable implications for the spread of conspiracy theories and other falsehoods.