a16z Podcast Governing democracy, the internet, and boardrooms
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Sep 2, 2024 
Join Noah Feldman, a Harvard constitutional law scholar and architect of the Meta Oversight Board, alongside Stanford political science professor Andy Hall. They dive into the intricacies of governance from ancient Greece to modern tech. Discussing the evolution of democracy, they explore content moderation challenges, DAOs, and innovative governance models like Anthropic's Long-Term Benefit Trust. Expect deep insights on trust in tech, the role of citizen assemblies, and strategies for balancing corporate power with democratic values.
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Internet Governance Challenges
- Internet platforms face governance challenges due to their scale and network effects.
- Users want platform governance but struggle with traditional methods like voting with their feet.
Oversight Board Model
- The Oversight Board aims to improve platform governance through independent expert decisions and explanations.
- This model enhances trust and legitimacy by borrowing from real-world institutions like courts.
Boaty McBoatface & Cultural Norms
- The "Boaty McBoatface" incident highlights the challenges of online voting, like low participation and extreme views.
- Different cultural norms, like nudity policies, further complicate global platform governance.
