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Can Math Help Repair Democracy?

Offered By: TED via YouTube

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Explore how mathematical approaches can potentially improve American democracy in this 12-minute TED talk by neuroscientist Sam Wang. Discover the application of computer simulations in detecting gerrymandered districts and predicting the impact of alternative election methods like ranked-choice voting. Learn about innovative ways to address flaws in the US democratic system and set it on a path to repair. Recorded at TED Salon: The Rockefeller Foundation on May 23, 2024, this thought-provoking presentation offers insights into using quantitative tools to enhance the responsiveness of democratic processes to the will of the people.

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Can Math Help Repair Democracy? | Sam Wang | TED


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