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#120 – Audrey Tang on what we can learn from Taiwan’s experiments with how to do democracy

Feb 2, 2022
Audrey Tang, Taiwan's digital minister and programming prodigy, shares insights from her unique role in revolutionizing democracy. She discusses the impactful Sunflower Student Movement that sparked reforms in government transparency and citizen engagement. Tang highlights innovative tools like quadratic voting and platforms to combat disinformation. The conversation emphasizes the importance of community involvement in policymaking and explores the interplay of technology and empathy in enhancing democratic discourse and trust.
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  • Taiwan's 'Sunflower Student Movement' led to bipartisan consensus for open government.
  • Audrey Tang leverages tech for democratic deliberation like using quadratic voting for policy.

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