Regulatory agencies should be charged with evaluating the most important algorithms, and individuals should have a “right to an explanation” when A.I. systems make decisions that shape their lives. And yet he admits that, even if such reforms are put into place, there will be reasons to doubt “the compatibility of democracy with the structure of... See more

The essay describes this broad paradigm—which emphasizes the benefits of deliberation and sortition—and explains why it is insufficient for understanding or acting in a healthy democracy. We argue that we should instead focus on enduring democratic publics and how they shape collective behavior. That would raise very different questions. How might... See more