Science & Futurism with Isaac Arthur

The Future of Elections: Who Votes, How We Vote, and What Comes Next (Narration Only)

Science & Futurism with Isaac Arthur

Show Notes

Elections look simple until you ask what they’re meant to measure. From ranked voting and redistricting to online ballots, AI, and paper records, we explore how future elections might work.

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Chapters 0:00 Intro 5:42 Why Would Elections Change? 10:14 When One Mark Isn't Enough 17:25 When Votes Do Not Produce the Representation People Expect 21:12 Drawing Lines Through People 28:37 Who Actually Gets a Ballot? 31:45 Does Election Day Need to Be a Day? 35:03 Why Can't I Vote From My Phone? 40:54 Mad Kings 42:00 Why Paper Refuses to Die

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