ReFi Podcast

In this episode, we delve into a conversation with Glen Weyl, a political economist, researcher at Microsoft Research, and founder of Radical Exchange. Glen discusses his work on innovative economic models and digital democracy, emphasizing the need to convert social media anger into productive policy proposals. The dialogue explores the evolution of democracy and technology, illustrated by examples from Taiwan's GovZero and the system of Polis for reducing polarization. Glen also shares insights from his books, Radical Markets and Plurality, and reflects on the intersections of technology, democracy, and spirituality. Addressing the challenges in the U.S. political climate, Glen outlines potential solutions for increasing civic engagement and reducing polarization, and offers his perspective on the role of blockchain and other technologies in fostering sustainable communities.

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00:00 Introduction to Social Media and Anger
00:39 Guest Introduction: Glen Weyl
01:24 Key Takeaways and Episode Overview
01:51 Diving into Glen's Work and Views
02:16 Challenges in Democracy and Technology
06:27 ExploringTaiwan's Digital Democracy
09:04 Polis and Depolarization Mechanisms
15:54 Conflict and Polarization in Society
17:27 Local Strategies for Rebuilding Connection
18:42 Anonymity and Identity in Digital Spaces
20:46 Environmental Coordination and Blockchain
24:14 Refi Community and Blockchain Critique
29:32 Quadratic Voting and Its Applications
33:46 Open Source Book and Plurality
36:27 Future Projects and Personal Insights
37:33 Religion, Technology, and Personal Growth
41:19 Rapid Fire Questions and Conclusion