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Governing democracy, the internet, and boardrooms

Jun 18, 2024
01:35:40
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Constitutional law scholar Noah Feldman and political science professor Andy Hall discuss governance in democracies, internet, and boardrooms. Topics include content moderation, community standards, citizen assemblies, courts vs. legislatures, and the history of democracy. They explore governance models from Meta, Anthropic, and blockchain technologies like DAOs, referencing examples like 'Boaty McBoatface' and discussing challenges in decision-making processes.
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  • The evolution of governance from ancient Greece to present day corporate governance was discussed, emphasizing the convergence on elected representatives.
  • Challenges in content moderation and community standards for corporations like Meta were explored, highlighting the role of government in social media regulation.

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Skepticism Towards Elected Representatives on the Internet

There has been a historical skepticism regarding elected representatives on the internet possibly influenced by hacker and coder culture. Despite the appeal of alternative governance, the convergence of democratic countries on elected representatives for 2500 years suggests a modest approach. Special guests Noah Feldman and Andy Hall discuss governance challenges, referencing technologies like blockchains and DAOs, as well as the evolution of democracy from ancient Greece to present day corporate governance.

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