Explore the innovative approach of Brigade in tackling civic engagement challenges during this Web Summit 2014 talk featuring Matt Mahan and James Windon. Delve into the platform's strategies for encouraging users to share opinions, methods of user engagement, and promises made to its community. Examine the potential impact of Brigade on political discourse, the risks associated with building a technology platform, and the reasons behind choosing Facebook as a model. Gain insights into the ongoing debate surrounding echo chambers and their effects on civic participation.
Overview
Syllabus
Introduction
How does Brigade solve that
People will be comfortable sharing their opinions
How can people engage with Brigade
What kind of promises Brigade made to users
Where do you see this debate going
The potential of Brigade
The risks of building a technology platform
Why Facebook
Echo chambers
Taught by
Web Summit
