Linn Davis

Program Director at Healthy Democracy focused on designing and managing civic assemblies and the Citizens’ Initiative Review, with a background in urban and regional planning and extensive experience running deliberative processes.

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Oct 6, 2025 • 53min

Linn Davis on Ownership & Empathy

Linn Davis, Program Director at Healthy Democracy, specializes in civic assembly design. He discusses the transformative power of collaborative versus adversarial politics and how civic assemblies foster empathy among participants. Davis shares insights on the emotional rewards of witnessing strangers form connections while tackling complex issues. He also outlines innovative governance ideas, including the proposal for permanent assemblies to enhance democratic ownership and trust in everyday citizens' deliberative capabilities.

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