Sara Gifford, co-founder and Chief Operating Officer of ActiVote, provides the app's origin story, explaining why gamification was identified as the method to making voting fun and increase participation.
There are certainly valid concerns with tech's impact on elections and democratic process. ActiVote serves as a promising example of how technology can be harnessed to have a positive impact and strengthen democracy.
Find out more on ActiVote's website: https://www.activote.net/
Watch the full discussion: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YtCY93WgB9w
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