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5.4.25
Plurality Institute
BridgingBot uses AI mediation to turn toxic online spaces into common ground
3.14.25
Microsoft Research
How Glen Weyl, Audrey Tang, and others propose cultivating prosocial behavior online
2.28.25
The State of California
California to launch first-in-the-nation digital democracy effort
9.24.24
Stanford's Digital Economy Lab
The 'Digitalist Papers' presents possible futures the AI revolution might produce
BridgingBot uses AI mediation to turn toxic online spaces into common ground
Jeffrey Fossett
Plurality Institute
5/4/25
How Glen Weyl, Audrey Tang, and others propose cultivating prosocial behavior online
Glen Weyl et al.
Microsoft Research
3/14/25
California to launch first-in-the-nation digital democracy effort
Governor Gavin Newsom
The State of California
2/28/25
9/3/24
The 'Digitalist Papers' presents possible futures the AI revolution might produce
Audrey Tang et al.
Stanford's Digital Economy Lab
9/24/24
Ecosystem Events
We host and promote a range of events including an annual industry-wide conference, symposia on focused topic areas, and online workshops.
10.7.25
Tech for Impact Summit 2025
Socious Global
The Tech for Impact Summit 2025 is a major event focused on how cutting-edge technologies such as artificial intelligence, quantum computing, biotechnology, and clean energy can be leveraged to address humanity's greatest challenges, with an emphasis on the human and ethical dimensions of progress.
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10.9.25
Digital Democracy The Hague 2025
Digital Democracy The Hague
Gather to explore how digital tools can contribute to inclusive and meaningful participation from both government and citizens.
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10.18.25
AoIR2025
The Association of Internet Researchers
AoIR2025 is the annual conference of the Association of Internet Researchers, taking place from October 15-18, 2025, in Niterói, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, and hosted by the Universidade Federal Fluminense (UFF). This marks the first time the conference is held in South America and introduces a hybrid format allowing both in-person and remote participation, with select sessions and events also live-streamed.
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What is Plurality?
Plurality is a new scientific field and social movement. Dive in to find out more about this vision for the future.
6.12.24
Rose Bloomin
What is Plurality?
12.22.22
Plurality Institute
Plurality Institute Mission Statement
1.2.25
Jeffrey Fossett
Three Fundamental Questions About Plurality
1.2.25
Jeff Fossett
How Can I Get Involved With Plurality?
12.27.23
Danielle Allen
Beneficial Futures of Pluralism, Democracy, and the Tools Needed to Build Them
2.2.22
Audrey Tang
What We Can Learn From Taiwan's Experiments with Democracy
3.12.24
Glen Weyl
Plurality: The Future of Collaborative Technology and Democracy
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