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Politics & Government

Deliberative Democracy and the Design of Citizen Assemblies

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In deliberative democracy, citizens are not merely asked their opinions; they are given balanced information, time to deliberate, and the opportunity to change their minds. Citizen assemblies, like the Irish Citizens' Assembly on abortion, have influenced real policy change by bringing ordinary citizens into the heart of decision-making.

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Imagine a democracy where citizens don't just vote, but actually talk, learn, and reason together before making decisions. What if the people who made policy were chosen by lottery, not election?