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Jennifer Pahlka, founder of the Code for America and former Deputy CTO, discusses improving digital governmental capacity and recoding America. They explore the problems with technology in government and the impact of power dynamics. The struggles of Natalie developing a platform for doctors are highlighted. The accountability trap and its impact on veterans benefits are discussed. The chapter also focuses on bending regulations, restoring faith in government, and addressing crucial problems.
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- The podcast emphasizes the need for a whole new way of thinking about regulation and suggests reimagining the teaching of regulation for lawyers.
- The podcast highlights how agile development allows for flexibility and the ability to prioritize core features and iterate over time, contrasting with the hinderance of progress caused by the waterfall approach.
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The Need for Digital Government
The podcast discusses the importance of having a government that can effectively work in the digital age. It highlights the current shortcomings in government agencies, such as reliance on outdated technologies like fax machines and inefficient processes like slow email communication. The election of Barack Obama sparked a desire among technologists and policy experts to change this reality. The podcast emphasizes the need for a whole new way of thinking about regulation and suggests reimagining the teaching of regulation for lawyers. The episode explores the book 'Recoding America' by Jennifer Polka, which delves deeper into the challenges and opportunities in making government more digitally sophisticated.
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