Graham Wetherall-Grujić of the Innovation in Politics Institute about improving political discourse
Ep. 25

Graham Wetherall-Grujić of the Innovation in Politics Institute about improving political discourse

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Episode description

Graham Wetherall-Grujić is researcher at the Innovation in Politics Institute. With his background in political theory and a PhD in philosophy, he has a differentiated perspective on contemporary democracy, power and deliberation. He emphasizes the need for a reasoned discussion that needs to happen before any voting process.

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0:00Intro
0:17Academic background & the Innovation and Politics Institute
3:03What is democracy?
6:35The power of the people
14:29Deliberative democracy
16:38Improving communication
22:31Marketing in democracy and local representation
26:28Dictatorship of the majority & liberal democracy
30:10The future of democracy
36:00Challenges of AI and digital tools
43:41Commitment & legislation
48:56Integrating real concerns of the people
53:56AI limitations
59:02The value of real conversations
1:03:48Personal background
1:06:25Final message