{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/672a60918e194291077fd7e1/6a39548581138d4ce595de1c?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"WECAN | Political Reform and AI: How Digital Democracy is Changing Everything with Ramon Perez","description":"<p>What does the future of democracy look like? </p><p>Imagine if we didn't have to wait until the next election cycle to make our voices heard! The future of political reform and AI is here! Ramon Perez is the visionary founder of the Digital Democracy Project, a mobile voting app &amp; online accountability system bridging the gap between citizens and Congress through mobile technology and AI. The current political system is often clouded by gerrymandering, campaign finance, and partisan gridlock, leaving many voters feeling irrelevant. Ramon’s bold vision approaches the future differently through a nonpartisan platform that uses secure mobile voting to let constituents share their preferences on legislation before it happens. By tracking how closely legislators align with their district’s values, this platform is turning \"we the people\" back into the primary stakeholders of our government. This technology is already being used by 24,000+ verified users to influence real-world policy and what the roadmap looks like for reaching all 50 states by 2027. I am so incredibly inspired by the work Ramon is doing with the Digital Democracy Project. He is a true visionary leader fighting for the greater good. It’s rare to find a solution that feels this hopeful and impactful. Let's build a vision of democracy that our children and grandchildren can be proud of, taking power in our hands. </p><p>00:00 Introduction: What is the Digital Democracy Project? </p><p>00:38 Using Mobile Voting Technology for Real-Time Accountability </p><p>03:06 Legislative Scorecards: How We Track Representatives</p><p> 04:18 Moving Beyond the Two-Party Dichotomy </p><p>06:48 Educating Voters with AI-Powered Chatbots </p><p>09:19 Ramon’s Story: Why I Became a Democracy Reformer </p><p>11:22 The Structural Problems: Gerrymandering &amp; Campaign Finance </p><p>16:03 The Reality of \"Dialing for Dollars\" in Congress </p><p>18:35 The Big Vision: Making Government \"On-Demand\" </p><p>20:50 Advice for Young Changemakers </p><p>22:48 Scaling the Movement: Challenges &amp; The Need for Volunteers </p><p>27:18 Inspiration and Sacrifice: The Why Behind the Work </p><p>28:40 Future Goals: Scaling to All 50 States by 2027 </p><p>30:11 The Role of AI in Scaling Democracy </p><p>34:52 How You Can Support: Getting Involved </p><p><br></p><p>Join the Movement: https://digitaldemocracyproject.org/ Connect on </p><p>LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ramon-perez-97a87a41 </p><p><br></p><p>Massive thanks to Ramon for everything that he is and does. We all need a big systems change. Thank you for leading with a serious alternative!</p><p><br></p><p>#WECAN #DigitalDemocracy #TechForGood #PoliticalReform #Accountability #CivicEngagement #RamonPerez #AIinPolitics #GrassrootsChange #FutureOfDemocracy </p><p>_______________________________________________________________________ </p><p>For any questions or inquiries regarding this video, please reach out to us @Wecan.Shecan 🔔 Don’t forget to Like, Subscribe, and hit the Notification Bell for more interviews with role models! 👉 Connect with us on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wecan.shecan/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/shecan-world/ Substack: https://shecan.substack.com Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0MAiuylxS5AhxCSQcm8cax?si=003fe73047cd465c</p>","author_name":"Stephanie Ferrario"}