Tend It Like A Garden: A Podcast on the Irish Citizens' Assembly Liberal Democracy in Crisis - Is it Time to Evolve?
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Apr 26, 2018 Dive into the fascinating world of Citizens' Assemblies and their potential to reshape decision-making. The discussion highlights the rising threat of populism and the challenges liberal democracies face today. Discover how the innovative Irish Citizens' Assembly is encouraging active citizen engagement in policymaking. The conversation also tackles skepticism around the effectiveness of these assemblies, illustrated with personal anecdotes that bring the topic to life.
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Democracy Faces Deep Crisis
- Liberal democracy is facing serious global challenges, experiencing a crisis of trust and polarization.
- Traditional democratic models may need fundamental evolution to remain functional and legitimate.
Citizens' Assembly as Democracy's Symbol
- The Irish Citizens' Assembly can serve as a hopeful symbol to re-engage people in politics.
- It helps citizens understand political compromises and the complexity of governance.
Integrating Direct and Representative Democracy
- Effective democracy needs to integrate direct and representative methods.
- Linking citizen participation with parliamentary authority empowers both citizens and representatives.