Harvard professor Lawrence Lessig on why AI and social media are causing a free speech crisis for the internet
Decoder with Nilay Patel
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The Rise of Citizen Assemblies: A Global Democratic Innovation
Democracy may not work in certain spaces, so we should consider rebuilding it elsewhere. Citizen assemblies, a growing democratic innovation, are happening around the world. They allow citizens to confront and understand each other's perspectives, leading to supported resolutions. These assemblies have been successful in France, Ireland, Japan, and Europe, but have had limited experimentation in the United States. The important aspect of these assemblies is that they protect the deliberation process and foster understanding among citizens.
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