This is a high-potential conceptual framework that correctly identifies AI and social media as joint drivers of democratic transformation rather than isolated technologies. Its strongest contribution is normative clarity and systems thinking!!!
A strong submission will likely go beyond describing AI as a tool and instead treat it as a cultural condition something that reshapes how we define creativity, authority, and even “poetry” itself. Essays that succeed will probably connect abstract theory to lived experience: how people actually interact with AI systems in writing, art, and decision-making.
I would be all about this if I was available that weekend. Excited to follow along!
Sounds very stimulating and important to saving democracy. Wish I could go, hope to see a report!
BTW, I am working on a piece that relates broadly to some of these ideas (and seeking feedback on my working outline): https://docs.google.com/document/d/19XkqIffKk_XWCtdqlccoL5TQmGeR5cA_SY4YtqO5pVo/edit?tab=t.0
This is a high-potential conceptual framework that correctly identifies AI and social media as joint drivers of democratic transformation rather than isolated technologies. Its strongest contribution is normative clarity and systems thinking!!!
A strong submission will likely go beyond describing AI as a tool and instead treat it as a cultural condition something that reshapes how we define creativity, authority, and even “poetry” itself. Essays that succeed will probably connect abstract theory to lived experience: how people actually interact with AI systems in writing, art, and decision-making.
Thank you for organising this contest. Do you know when the finalists will be announced?
Hi Hessam, we've now selected the two winners and will be announcing these + posting the essays after the Tocqueville and Technology event!
Thanks. 🙏