Carry the Two Mathematics and Voting
Sep 25, 2024
Ismar Volić, a mathematics professor and director at the Institute for Mathematics and Democracy, along with economics PhD student Victoria Mooers, dive into how math influences voting. They dissect the flaws of the current plurality voting system and propose preference ranking methods to reduce polarization. The conversation also touches on Liquid Democracy and the complications that arise from too much delegation in voting processes. Listen in as they illuminate the vital relationship between mathematics and effective democracy.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
Voting Systems and Collective Decisions
02:14 • 9min
Mathematics of Voting Systems
10:44 • 20min
The Case for Instant Runoff Voting: A Mathematical Perspective
30:20 • 2min
Exploring Direct Democracy and Its Implications
32:44 • 2min
Voting Dynamics and Liquid Democracy
34:29 • 16min
Clarity in Voting Systems and Audience Engagement
50:07 • 3min