Can Technology Fix Democracy? Mobile Voting, AI, and the Future of Civic Power
From Let's Talk Democracy by Tina Johnson
March 17, 2026 · 51 min · Season 3 · Episode 5
About this episode
Tina Johnson discusses the future of digital democracy and civic engagement with Ramon Perez, exploring how technology can transform citizen interaction with government.
In this episode of Let’s Talk Democracy , host Tina Johnson speaks with Ramon Perez, founder of the Digital Democracy Project, about the future of digital democracy and civic engagement. How can mobile voting, blockchain technology, and AI transform the way citizens interact with government? Ramon shares how his platform enables real-time voter input on legislation, creating a more participatory and transparent democratic process. This episode explores key issues including voter access, political representation, gerrymandering, and the growing role of technology in shaping public policy. If you're interested in democracy reform, civic technology, or how AI is changing government, this conversation offers powerful insights into the future of participatory democracy. Keywords: digital democracy, civic engagement, mobile voting, blockchain voting, AI in government, participatory democracy
People in this episode
Host: Tina Johnson
Guest: Ramon Perez
Topics covered
- digital democracy
- civic engagement
- mobile voting
- blockchain voting
- AI in government
- participatory democracy
Keywords
- voter access
- political representation
- gerrymandering
- technology in public policy
Mentioned in this episode
Products: Digital Democracy Project
Books & works: Let’s Talk Democracy
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