

S5E21: Lifeboats: David Van Reybrouck
Jan 16, 2024
David Van Reybrouck, author of Against Elections, discusses the origin and potential of citizen assemblies. They explore alternative models for representative democracy, the challenges and deterioration of politics and governance, and the diagnosis and solutions to democratic fatigue syndrome. They also discuss implementing remedies for improving democracy, including citizen assemblies, and express the need for change in governance.
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1 2 3 4 5 6
Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Exploring Alternative Models for Representative Democracy
02:05 • 4min
Challenges and Deterioration of Politics and Governance
05:39 • 56sec
Democratic Fatigue Syndrome: Diagnosis and Solutions
06:35 • 24min
Implementing Remedies for Improving Democracy
30:05 • 15min
Inspiration for Change in Governance
44:58 • 2min