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Democracy, Technology, and Plurality with Glen Weyl | S4E3: Regeneration Nexus

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In this episode, we delve into a conversation with Glen Weyl, a political economist, researcher at Microsoft Research, and founder of Radical Exchange. Glen discusses his work on innovative economic models and digital democracy, emphasizing the need to convert social media anger into productive policy proposals. The dialogue explores the evolution of democracy and technology, illustrated by examples from Taiwan's GovZero and the system of Polis for reducing polarization. Glen also shares insights from his books, Radical Markets and Plurality, and reflects on the intersections of technology, democracy, and spirituality. Addressing the challenges in the U.S. political climate, Glen outlines potential solutions for increasing civic engagement and reducing polarization, and offers his perspective on the role of blockchain and other technologies in fostering sustainable communities.

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00:00 Introduction to Social Media and Anger

00:39 Guest Introduction: Glen Weyl

01:24 Key Takeaways and Episode Overview

01:51 Diving into Glen's Work and Views

02:16 Challenges in Democracy and Technology

06:27 ExploringTaiwan's Digital Democracy

09:04 Polis and Depolarization Mechanisms

15:54 Conflict and Polarization in Society

17:27 Local Strategies for Rebuilding Connection

18:42 Anonymity and Identity in Digital Spaces

20:46 Environmental Coordination and Blockchain

24:14 Refi Community and Blockchain Critique

29:32 Quadratic Voting and Its Applications

33:46 Open Source Book and Plurality

36:27 Future Projects and Personal Insights

37:33 Religion, Technology, and Personal Growth

41:19 Rapid Fire Questions and Conclusion

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