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DemocracyNext and MIT CCC deliberation monitoring

A two-year initiative by DemocracyNext and MIT’s Center for Constructive Communication leveraging technology across three assembly phases: preparation (capturing diverse community voices and AI synthesis), during deliberation (supporting group bonding, enhancing learning, AI-powered sensemaking and visualization), and follow-up (creating publicly accessible archives). Began with a proof-of-concept student assembly at MIT in January 2024, followed by pilots including the Deschutes Civic Assembly on Youth Homelessness and an Irish Citizens’ Jury on AI in Healthcare.

Experimental Practice
Link https://www.demnext.org/projects/tech-enhanced-citizens-assemblies
Creators DemocracyNext, MIT Centre for Constructive Communications
Year 2022

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Deliberation
Ability to facilitate mutual understanding and reason-giving, including by supporting the development of critical thinking skills and preferences in individuals.
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How can we develop participants' reasoning and critical thinking skills within a process?

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What methods can support participants to understand better the perspectives of others (e.g., automated language simplification, visual summary)?

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