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

80,000 Hours Podcast

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Polis Minimized Barriers to Policy Input from Citizens and Disincentivizes Vote Brigading

Citizens' participation in the Polis platform is designed to be rewarding and efficient, requiring only a few minutes of their time to contribute to policy-making opportunities. The platform aims to prevent users from feeling burdened or obligated to participate extensively by ensuring a diverse range of topics for engagement. Unlike traditional voting systems, Polis does not prioritize head counting, reducing the pressure on individuals to dominate conversations or influence outcomes.

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