Public support for democracy is crucial to prevent backsliding. But existing survey questions focusing on “democracy” may not measure the concept well, as the term “democracy” varies in meaning and may prompt social desirability. polisky 1/4

'In theory, sortition should ensure that the selection process fulfils the principles of randomness, representation and equality, but in practice many factors can disturb their implementation.' Lessons from Europe by Adela Gąsiorowska of Uniwersytet Warszawski 🇪🇺 🖇️delibdemjournal.org/article/id/131…

Happy Election Day! Take this reminder from Congressman John Lewis about the power and connection between education and democracy to heart during these challenging times - we can build a better world together.

#ICYMI - Hajar Yazdiha, author of The Struggle for the People’s King, joined us this week to discuss the role of collective memory in the myth-making of American exceptionalism. Tune in wherever you get your podcasts! 🎙🎙

The focus on “safety” risks disguising the need for the democratic control of AI. Read our reflections on the AI Safety Summit in a piece co-authored with Hélène Landemore and Nigel Shadbolt. With thanks to @CarolineEdAG and Isabelle Ferreras theconversation.com/bletchley-decl… via The Conversation

HEP author Rachel Lipson recently sat down for an interview with us and discussed takeaways from her new book, AMERICA’S HIDDEN ECONOMIC ENGINES, which she co-edited with Robert B. Schwartz. Watch a clip from this interview here: bit.ly/40f78MM

Thank you @ljistprof for this article - at The Open System Institute we agree! Education is our democracy building endeavor and we must work to let others know both are required to be together for our future! thehill.com/opinion/educat…

Sharing successes and barriers in our Community of Practice with DC partner schools this morning. As #FamilyEngagement leaders in their schools, these teams are the bridge that fills in the gaps for teachers and staff. And it starts with👂LISTENING👂 DCPSFamilyEngagement

2024 will be a stressful year for anyone who cares about liberal democracy, predicts our editor-in-chief Zanny Minton Beddoes. Read why econ.st/3sBf6n6 🌐

This is a great example of a reciprocal partnership between school and community! #POG #portraitofalearner

Big Announcement: Launching New The Open System Podcast with Stephen Hurley! Prolific Canadian education podcaster @shfacilitate launches new Open System podcast at voicEd Radio Canada. Listen on VoiceEd  - Apple Podcasts - Spotify - Spreaker podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the…

What a fun conversation - grateful for the time and perspective! Count me in to come back to NM any time.

What a treat it was to spend time with my friend and colleague, Landon Mascareñaz 🇺🇸!

'The deliberative project must come to terms with leaders as an inevitable influence within the deliberative system, for better or worse.' Audrey Angelina Susin & Peter Athabasca University present their study of leaders' influence on deliberation in 🇳🇿 ⬇️ delibdemjournal.org/article/id/133…

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Our last conference of the semester here at Yale ISPS. We will explore the place of the irrational (passions, emotions, identities) in political judgment & #deliberativedemocracy. H/T to Theophile Penigaud who is the mastermind behind this.

It’s time to say it - in this global election year the forces of open democracy are holding against closed authoritarianism (Taiwan, India, EU, France, UK) - we must keep this trend moving forward here in the US this fall. The world doing their part, we must do ours.

THE OPEN SYSTEM by Landon Mascareñaz 🇺🇸 and Doannie Tran is a call to action for school and community leaders to reframe educational institutions as open systems that are adaptable and responsive to the needs of students, families, and communities. Learn more: bit.ly/4cCzIMU