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EPISODE · Jul 2, 2025 · 36 MIN

Is Technology Democracy’s Saviour or Downfall?

from Group Chat: Making Sense of Canada’s Democracy With a Few Friends

Taiwan’s former Digital Minister Audrey Tang and economist Glen Weyl share an infectious techno optimism. In a surprisingly spiritual conversation, they tell us why they want to invite more, not less, technology into the democratic process. We also talk to Bianca Wylie from Digital Public about the limitations of tech as a tool of salvation.Group Chat is funded by the Rideau Hall Foundation and the Flanagan Foundation.If you like this podcast, help us keep it going. Your donation supports the show along with the Samara Centre for Democracy’s mission to realize a vibrant culture of civic engagement across Canada. Learn more at samaracentre.ca.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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