discourse brunch | jasmi.news 🌻 doing DOGE right (ft. audrey tang)
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Apr 2, 2025 
In this discussion, Audrey Tang, Taiwan's Cyber Ambassador and an advocate for democracy, shares her unconventional journey from middle school dropout to tech innovator. She dives into the role of social media platforms like Substack and Bluesky in promoting civic engagement. Audrey also critiques DOGE's misconceptions about bureaucracy, explores how large language models can foster citizen participation, and emphasizes the need for a shift from consumerism to producer-centric societies. Her insights on Taiwan's digital governance highlight innovative strategies for public engagement.
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Family of Activists
- Audrey Tang's parents were journalists and activists during Taiwan's martial law era.
- Her mom co-founded Taiwan's largest consumer co-op, and her dad led the first community college.
Intertwined Generations
- In Taiwan, the pro-democracy and pro-internet generations grew up together.
- They used technology for communication and incorporated new ideas like participatory budgeting and e-petitions.
Resilient Civic Tech
- Social media polarization increased when platforms shifted to individualized experiences optimized for addiction.
- Taiwan's resilient civic infrastructure, like PTT, avoided this due to its open-source nature and lack of algorithmic feeds.
