Making Better Decisions

The video explores mechanisms like referenda and propositions for citizen decision-making, highlighting their inefficiencies. It introduces Jim Fishkin's deliberative polls, which aim to refine public judgment by engaging citizens in informed discussions. The video also discusses epistemic approaches to democracy, emphasizing the value of diverse knowledge and cognitive frameworks in decision-making. These methods aim to enhance democratic participation beyond traditional voting.

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