The Rest Is Politics: Leading 97. How to fight fake news and strengthen democracy (Audrey Tang)
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Sep 8, 2024 
Audrey Tang, Taiwan's first digital minister, is a pioneer in digital democracy. In a captivating discussion, she shares how Taiwan boosted public trust in politicians by 60% through innovative tech strategies. Tang explores the transformation of governance during the COVID-19 pandemic and highlights the role of digital tools in enhancing civic engagement. She also touches on Taiwan’s democratic resilience against external pressures and the importance of privacy and community involvement in public health. Her insights are a blend of technology and democracy at its finest.
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Troll Hugging
- Practice "troll hugging" by responding constructively to online criticism and inviting trolls to contribute meaningfully.
- Focus on shared goals and co-creation to transform conflict into collaboration.
Government Innovators
- Many government innovators exist within the civil service, but lack the authority to implement ideas.
- Creating safe spaces for anonymous participation and collaboration can empower these innovators.
Privacy-Preserving Data Sharing
- A successful hackathon project focused on privacy-preserving data sharing.
- This allowed analysis of public health and other data without compromising individual privacy.