Democracy 2.0: The Rise of the Algorithmic Town Hall (and the Surprisingly Popular “Snooze” Button)

Within the next 15 years, direct democracy will experience a renaissance, not through dusty town hall meetings, but via sophisticated AI-powered platforms. Citizens will vote on legislation, debate policy, and even grill their representatives in hyper-realistic virtual town halls, complete with a “Snooze” button for particularly tedious debates – a feature surprisingly popular with the younger demographic. The unexpected result? Increased civic engagement, but also a new breed of political strategist specializing in crafting compelling, yet concise, policy proposals that avoid the digital “Snooze.”