Name: 3 ways to upgrade democracy for the 21st century
Uploaded: 2021-01-20T15:58:07Z
Duration: 13 min 58 s
Description: Democracy needs an update -- one that respects and engages citizens by involving them in everyday political decisions, says writer and researcher Max Rashbrooke. He outlines three global success stories that could help move democratic systems forward and protect society against the new challenges this century is already bringing.

Democracy needs an update -- one that respects and engages citizens by involving them in everyday political decisions, says writer and researcher Max Rashbrooke. He outlines three global success stories that could help move democratic systems forward and protect society against the new challenges this century is already bringing.

Max Rashbrooke: 3 ways to upgrade democracy for the 21st century

3 ways to upgrade democracy for the 21st century

Citizens' assemblies draw diverse, representative groups to deliberate on important issues, showcasing democracy's evolution.

Online platforms like Polis transform public discourse, allowing for consensus on divisive issues through respectful dialogue.

Reimagining democracy: Citizens' assemblies and participatory budgeting empower everyday people to shape crucial policies.