Get all links mentioned in the episode here: https://www.neuralle.com/blog/posts/069-direct-democracy-made-digital-dion-mccurdy
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00:57 - Introduction
03:58 - First interest in law & politics
07:30 - Democracy & indicators society is progressing
10:39 - A closer look at Australia
12:44 - Lessons learnt from his parents
14:56 - Dr. John de Groot, Wills & Estates
18:23 - Law & Order
19:33 - Types of democracy, citizen juries
25:31 - Direct democracies, the Swiss system
30:46 - Public support on issues in Australia
32:30 - Plebiscites & direct democracy in Aus
37:22 - Australia’s democratic crossroads
49:56 - Representatives and politicians
41:16 - How NewVote began
44:42 - What NewVote is, MiVote, Flux
47:38 - Why an app, the future of NewVote
50:24 - Barriers to politics today
53:27 - What a future ideal democracy may look like
56:30 - Trust in politics, downside of direct democracy
59:44 - Leaders that he respects
01:00:55 - Daily routine
01:01:57 - Best purchase under $200
01:02:40 - What is difficult to find middle-ground on?
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