Another Way, by Lawrence Lessig S5E23: Lifeboats: Claudia Chwalisz
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Jan 23, 2024 Social entrepreneur Claudia Chwalisz discusses the potential of citizen assemblies to transform democracy, comparing them to deliberative polling. She explores their use in the Mongolian constitutional process and highlights the importance of public opinion in modern democracies. The episode concludes with reflections on the fluid nature of democracy and the work of Democracy Next.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Citizen Assemblies: Transforming Democracy
02:02 • 24min
Comparing Deliberative Polling and Citizen Assemblies
25:33 • 2min
Deliberative Polls and Citizen Assemblies in the Mongolian Constitutional Process
27:12 • 19min
The Relevance of the Public's View and Delegating Decision-Making
46:29 • 2min
Reflections on Democracy and Hope for the Future
48:33 • 3min