Gianluca Sgueo about gamification and how it has potential to improve participation in democracies
Ep. 13

Gianluca Sgueo about gamification and how it has potential to improve participation in democracies

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Episode description

Legal scholar and digital democracy expert Gianluca Sgueo explores how gamification can revitalize democratic participation. From his research on participatory democracy across different legal systems to real-world examples like the World Bank’s global crisis simulation game and Lima’s innovative pollution monitoring project, Sgueo discusses why traditional civic engagement is declining and how game design elements might re-engage citizens. He also examines the limitations of current approaches and envisions how technology could reshape democratic participation in the coming decades.

0:00Intro
0:51Professional Background
3:51Relation between Technology and Democracy
5:03Participation and Gamification
10:14Elements of Gamification
16:03Understanding Competition & Gamification in Learning
20:02Examples of Gamification
26:58Declining Interest in Civic Engagement
33:20Example: How Gamification Can Improve Participation
36:37Reasons for Abstaining from Participation
42:06How to Improve Democracy?
47:55The Future of Democracy
51:42Personal Background
1:00:07Final Message