Hélène Landemore about deliberative democracy, citizens' assemblies and the future of democracy
Ep. 39

Hélène Landemore about deliberative democracy, citizens' assemblies and the future of democracy

Episode description

Political theorist Helene Landemore joins us to explore what democracy could look like in the age of AI. We discuss citizens’ assemblies, sortition, digital participation, global governance, and how democratic systems can transition toward more inclusive, deliberative, and future-ready institutions.

0:00Introduction
1:57Politics & AI
4:08How would a modern democracy look like?
12:20Size of a permanent citizens' assembly
14:29About direct legislation and self-selection
19:33How a transition would look like
27:32Global governance & virtual state
32:48Conflict resolution
40:41Selection of citizens' assembly participants
44:49Personal background
47:39Final message